William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Awarding a Peace Medal
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 23, 2017
1. Awarding a Peace Medal Marker Text
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. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 57.025′ N, 75° 9.006′ W. Marker was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It was in William Penn Annex East. It was 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 was at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Pennsylvania. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Ambassadors Clause (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named History Lost & Found (here, next to this marker); Taking the Oath (here, next to this marker); The President's House (a few steps from this marker); The Executive Mansion (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Other markers no longer nearby. History Lost & Found (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Strengthening Ties with the United States (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 23, 2017
2. Awarding a Peace Medal Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 23, 2017
3. Awarding a Peace Medal Marker
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 July 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
