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Shortly after pilgrims arrived, a settler founded a very queer community. It freaked the Puritans out.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· September 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The Puritans were unsettled by the community's presence.
An early American settler founded a community that would become a seed of LGBTQ + counter-cultural revolution. This community was established by English lawyer and trader Thomas Morton, along with a group of indentured servants seeking freedom. They set up a small trading post called Merrymount.
The community's existence is notable given the time period, as the earliest Puritan colonists in the US were known for punishing sinners and non-believers. The Puritans were unsettled by the community's presence. Further details about this community and its significance are available, including its relation to the nearby Plymouth Colony and the impact it had on the surrounding area.
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Category: rights Published: September 7, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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