Caughnawaga - Fonda - New York
Posted by: 
swizzle
N 42° 57.219 W 074° 23.599
18T E 549486 N 4755846
The site of a Indian Castle!
Waymark Code: WM7CXY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2009
Views: 7
This is the only completely excavated Iroquois Indian Village in the nation. The metal post of varying color indicate where the wooden post were driven and what they were for. Some indicate the outer walls of the fortified village and other the walls and beds platforms of the long houses. There is a small spring just over the hill that is worth checking out as well. Take your time, say a prayer and waymark in peace. Happy Waymarking, Swizzle & Family
CAUGHNAWAGA
LOWER MOHAWK INDIAN
CASTLE 1667 RULED BY
TURTLE CLAN. JESUIT
MISSION OF ST. PETER'S
DESTROYED IN RAID OF 1693
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NEW YORK STATE
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
1932
Marker Name: Caughnawaga
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: NYS Education Department
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Fonda
County: Montgomery
Region: Hudson Valley (Region 9)
Website: [Web Link]
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