Gnadenhutten massacre, Historical site in Ohio
The Gnadenhutten massacre involved the killing of 96 Christian Lenape by Pennsylvania militiamen.
The event took place on March 8, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War.
It is considered one of the most brutal events in the history of American colonization.
A museum and a monument now commemorate the victims at the site.
It represents a sorrowful memory blending early American history with Native American heritage.
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Location
Part of
American Revolutionary War
GPS coordinates
40.35417,-81.43500
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:21
