Victor in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gannagaro

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018

1. Gannagaro Marker

Inscription. Gannagaro. Largest of the Seneca Indian villages, was located on Boughton Hill. Rev. Joseph Chaumonot preached and baptized here in 1657. The place was also visited by Rev. Julien Garnier and other Jesuit missionaries. Rev. John Pierron had a chapel and resided here from 1673 to 1677. The village was destroyed by De Nonville's army in 1687 and the inhabitants driven eastward toward Canadaigua and Geneva.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1657.

Location. 42° 57.647′ N, 77° 24.726′ W. Marker is in Victor, New York, in Ontario County. Marker is at the intersection of Victor-Holcomb Road (New York State Route 444) and Boughton Hill Road (County Route 41), on the right when traveling south on Victor-Holcomb Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victor NY 14564, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ezra Wilmarth (a few steps from this marker); Jikonhsaseh (within shouting distance of this marker); Ganondagan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deohako (about 300 feet away); Onenodaji:h (about 500 feet away); Seneca Women as Horticulturalists (about 500 feet away); Haudenosaunee

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(about 500 feet away); Gayanessha'gowa (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victor.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018

2. Gannagaro Marker

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018

3. Gannagaro Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.