Cazenovia in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cazenovia
Photographed By Nancy Mueller, circa October 2012
1. Cazenovia Marker
Oneida Indians of the Iroquois Confederacy lived here and named the lake O-wah-ge-ha-ga "where the yellow perch swim". Tuscaroras coming from North Carolina to make the sixth nation of the League settled to the eastward. A large tract was reserved for the Oneidas in 1788, but portions were gradually ceded while most of the Indians emigrated to Wisconsin.
John Lincklaen of the Holland Land Company purchased a rectangular area of 64,000 acres and promoted settlement. In 1793, he founded Cazenovia village on Chittenango Creek, the outlet of the lake, and named it for Theophile Cazenove, the general agent of the company. This became an important stop for drovers and stage coach travellers on the western turnpike. In 1807, Lincklaen built "Lorenzo", a Georgian dwelling, which was followed by other fine residences in the Federal and Greek revival style. Situated on a beautiful lake, four miles in length, Cazenovia attracted summer residences and became a popular resort.
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 42° 55.467′ N, 75° 52.2′ W. Marker is in Cazenovia, New York, in Madison County. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parade Grounds (approx. 0.9 miles away); C&C Railroad (approx. 1.2 miles away); Atwell's Corners (approx. 1.8 miles away); Dorothy Riester House and Studio (approx. 2 miles away); Temperance House (approx. 3.2 miles away); Drovers Tavern, 1820 (approx. 3.8 miles away); Delphi Falls United Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); Early Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cazenovia.
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Cazenovia, New York. Town website homepage (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Lorenzo State Historic Site. NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on February 19, 2013, by Nancy Mueller of LaFayette, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023
2. Cazenovia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Nancy Mueller of LaFayette, New York. 2. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
