CNHS - The Six Nations
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N 43° 04.153 W 080° 07.105
17T E 571775 N 4768878
National Historic Site plaque in Ohsweken
Waymark Code: WM16H3K
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/01/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
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This Canadian National Historic Sites plaque is located in Ohsweken, Six Nations Grand River Reserve, Ontario. Titled "The Six Nations" this historic event plaque was designated on May 16th, 1930.

According to the Parks Canada listing this plaque has been identified for review. The plaque is in the Six Nations Veterans Park on a large stone cairn. The plaque honours the loyalty of the Six Nations to the British Empire during the Seven Years War, American Revolution and Upper Canada Rebellions.

PLAQUE TEXT:
"THE SIX NATIONS

COMMEMORATING THE LOYAL
SERVICES AND UNSWERVING FI-
DELITY OF THE SIX NATIONS OF
IROQUOIS INDIANS TO THE BRITISH
EMPIRE IN THE SEVEN YEARS WAR,
THE WAR OF THE AMERICAN REV-
OLUTION, AND IN THE DEFENCE
OF UPPER CANADA IN 1812-14
AND 1837-38.
[FRENCH TRANSLATION]
ERECTED 1934."
Classification: National Historic Event

Province or Territory: Ontario

Location - City name/Town name: Ohsweken

Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]

Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed

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