"MOHAWK VILLAGE" - Brantford - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

This plaque describes the Mohawk Village that was once at this site, with only the Chapel remaining.

Plaque Text

Allies of the British during the American War of Independence, the Six Nations Iroquois received extensive lands along the Grand River in 1784. Mohawks, led by Joseph Brant, established a village of some 400 individuals here by 1788. The community was situated at an important crossing point on the river ("Brant's Ford") and prospered as a resting place for travellers on the "Detroit path", a trail linking the Niagara and Detroit Rivers. Increasingly European settlers encroached on Six Nations' lands. In 1841 the government moved the Grand River Iroquois to a section of their land south of the river. Of the Mohawk Village, only the chapel remains.

Address or location of plaque: 301 Mohawk St., Brantford, Ontario Physical location of plaque: Other location "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The Mohawk Chapel This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location' Condition of sign: Good Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! What is the second/third language?: French A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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