Hannah Freeman, also known as "Indian Hannah," was a Lenape individual who lived in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She worked as a healer, artisan, and farmer. Historically, she was believed to be the last surviving member of the Lenape tribe in that region, though that has been challenged by some recent research.
1909: Gravesite marked by Chester County Historical Society
In 1909, Hannah Freeman's gravesite was marked by a bronze plaque mounted on a boulder by the Chester County Historical Society.
1925: Memorial marker erected for Hannah Freeman
In 1925, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Chester County Historical Society erected a bronze plaque on a large boulder to commemorate Hannah Freeman's birthplace. This marker is located on Pennsylvania Route 52.
2021: Pennsylvania's Lack of Indian Reservations
As of 2021, Pennsylvania remains one of the few U.S. states with no Indian reservations and no tribes that have gained federal or state recognition.
2022: "Indian Hannah" bean grown by Truelove Seeds Farm
As of 2022, the "Indian Hannah" bean, traditionally grown by Hannah Freeman's Lenape people, is grown by Truelove Seeds Farm in Glenn Mills.
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