Canandaigua in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
200 Years of Peace and Friendship
Canandaigua Pickering Treaty
1794 - 1994
This historical tribute to peace and friendship was hosted by the 1794 Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration Committee, with the City of Canandaigua and the County of Ontario.
Chiefs
Chief Leon Shenandoah, Onondaga Chief Irving Powless, Onondaga chief Oren Lyons, Onondaga Chief Bernard Parker, Seneca Chief Jake Swamp, Mohawk Chief Leo Henry, Tuscarora Chief Stuart Patterson, Tuscarora Chief Vernon Isaac, Cayuga Chief Louie Farmer, Onondaga Chief Stanley Buck, Seneca Chief Emmerson Webster, Seneca
Committee Members
Robert Abraham Carl Brant, Mohawk Arthur Cook, Mohawk Marcheta Davidson Douglas A. Fisher, Esq. J. Sheldon & Lillian Fisher Jerry Fulmer Peter Gerbic Bebra A. Glor Robert & Muriel Gorall Ivan & Gale Hermanet G. Peter Jemison, Seneca Vernon, Seneca & Carol Jimerson Al Klos Jane LeClair Clayton Logan, Seneca Jeanette Miller, Mohawk Jackie Platt Edward Schmitt Barbara Smoke, Mohawk Leah Smoke, Mohawk
City & County
Ellen Polimeni, City Mayor William R. Bridgeo, City Manager Raymond Barend, Ontario County Supervisor
Runners
Jay Clause, Tuscarora Jeffrey S. Gleason, USA
The ceremony included speakers, a memorial and a tree blessing. A symposium was held the following day. Keep bright the chain of friendship
Erected 1994 by 1794 Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration Committee, with the City of Canandaigua and the County of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #42 William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1919.
Location. 42° 53.293′ N, 77° 16.877′ W. Marker is in Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Route 332) and Ontario Street on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canandaigua NY 14424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Last General Council of the United States (here, next to this marker); Historic Canandaigua Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Canandaigua (approx. 0.2 miles away); Austin Steward (approx. Ό mile away); Granger Homestead (approx. 0.7 miles away); Haudenosaunee Family (approx. Ύ mile away); Japanese Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sonnenberg Gardens (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canandaigua.
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