Red Jacket (Sa-go-ye-wat-ha) - West Seneca, NY
N 42° 49.934 W 078° 44.635
17T E 684392 N 4744653
A newly erected NY Historical Marker in the town of West Seneca.
Waymark Code: WMCJPP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2011
Views: 7
The marker reads:
"Seneca Chief Red Jacket (ca. 1758-1830) lived in a cabin on this site when this area was part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation. Known for his great oratory and keen mind, Red Jacket was an eloquent advocate for the preservation of the Seneca way of life and the retention of indigenous lands. Belonging to the Wolf Clan, his Indian name means "He Keeps Them Awake".
Funded by the West Seneca Historical Society, 2011.
Marker Name: Red Jacket
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: West Seneca Historical Society
Dedication Date: 2011
City/Town/Village Name: West Seneca
County: Erie
Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)
Website: Not listed
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