Waterfront in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Keepers of the Western Door
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
1. Keepers of the Western Door Monument
Inscription.
Keepers of the Western Door. . This monument is dedicated to the Onodowaga or People of the Many Hills (Seneca). Shown are: The Hiawatha Wampum Agreement which brouht together the Five Nations in the pursuit of peace. A Seneca traditional gastowa or headress signified by the one upright feather. A Seneca women's nominating belt (lower left) brought out when women had reached consensus on a leader (chief) or an important decision the medallion presented to Red Jacket by George Washington in 1792 to signify the peace between the Five Nations and the colonies. And a pre-Columbian cooking pot used by the people of the Five Nations.
This monument is dedicated to the Onodowaga or People of the Many Hills (Seneca). Shown are: The Hiawatha Wampum Agreement which brouht together the Five Nations in the pursuit of peace. A Seneca traditional gastowa or headress signified by the one upright feather. A Seneca women's nominating belt (lower left) brought out when women had reached consensus on a leader (chief) or an important decision the medallion presented to Red Jacket by George Washington in 1792 to signify the peace between the Five Nations and the colonies. And a pre-Columbian cooking pot used by the people of the Five Nations.
Erected 1995 by Neto-Hatinakwe Okwehowe Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 42° 53.063′ N, 78° 53.451′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Erie Street, half a mile north of Marine Drive. Marker is at the overlook platform at the end of the breakwall separating Erie Basin Marina from Lake Erie. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Lake Erie (a few steps from this marker); Chester C. Gorski (within shouting distance
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
2. Monument Title
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
3. Westward
Towards the City of Buffalo water intake structure and Canada beyond.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
4. Southward
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
