Awarding a Peace Medal
In 1792, Otetiani, a Seneca orator and political leader, led a large delegation of Native American leaders to Philadelphia to negotiate a peace treaty between Native American nations in the Northwest Territory and the United States. In honor of his actions, President Washington gave Otetiani, also known as Red Jacket, a uniquely engraved silver peace medal.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 39° 57.025′ N, 75° 9.006′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History Lost & Found (here, next to this marker); Strengthening Ties with the United States (here, next to this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Dirty Business of Slavery (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker is highly reflective and difficult to photograph straight on.
Also see . . .
1. Red Jacket, Seneca Orator. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Indian Peace Medal article (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. The original silver medal presented by George Washington to Red Jacket. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Red Jacket Memorial at Find A Grave. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
5. Indian Peace Medal and Red Jacket, Seneca War Chief. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
