Old Chemung - Chemung, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

text: "Old Chemung Indian Village destroyed by Gen. Sullivan August 13, 1779"

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"the Chemung (or “big horn”) Basin, named for a mammoth tusk found in the Chemung River by Native Americans. "

"Despite the best efforts of the Iroquois, the Chemung Valley fell into the hands of American settlers following the war. As a result, Iroquois attached to Chief Joseph Brandt followed him in a resettlement to Canada."

Marker Name: Old Chemung Marker Type: Roadside Agency: N.Y. Historical Marker Dedication Date: 1929 City/Town/Village Name: Chemung County: Chemung Region: Finger Lakes (Region 3) Website: [Web Link]

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