Major Moses Van Campen Rock
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Here in 1782 Major Moses Van Campen a soldier of the Revolution was captured by the Senecas. The memorial is on the roadside but is surrounded by private land.
Waymark Code: WM5XWD
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2009
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Here in 1782 Major Moses Van Campen a soldier of the Revolution was captured by the Senecas, keepers of the western door of the Iroquois Confederacy, ran the gauntlet thirty rods west to their ancient council house which is now preserved in Letchworth State Park.
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Group that erected the marker: The Catherine Schuyler Chapter
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
9689 Council House Road
Caneadea, NY USA
14717
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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