Lake Mohawk in Sparta Township in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Princess White Deer

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 16, 2019

1. Princess White Deer Marker

Inscription.
"Greetings. Ten years ago on this very spot, I invoked the Great Spirit to look kindly upon the efforts of those who brought about this colony. I asked the sun to shine brightly, the rain to fall gently, and the breezes to blow coolly. Ten years ago, I said 'May there be many homes in the woodland, and many canoes upon the waters." I asked that your race might find health and happiness here, and that you might prosper. The Great Spirit was kind; he heard the voice of White Deer. The valley of my people is now the valley of your people, and your flag is now my flag. Therefore, I raise this emblem over Lake Mohawk, and ask again that you continue here in health and happiness, and that you enjoy great peace."

Princess White Deer August 14, 1937

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1937.

Location. 41° 1.918′ N, 74° 38.518′ W. Marker is in Sparta Township, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is in Lake Mohawk. It can be reached from the intersection of East Shore Trail and Winona Parkway (County Route 613), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Lake Mohawk Country Club Boardwalk, Sparta NJ 07871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lake Mohawk Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Historic Lake Mohawk (about 400 feet away); Krogh’s (about 500 feet away); Sparta War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sparta (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sparta Township Incorporated (approx. 0.8 miles away); Van Kirk Homestead and Museum (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Van Kirk Homestead (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparta Township.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 16, 2019

2. Princess White Deer Marker

On the Lake Mohawk Boardwalk

A wooden sculpture of Princess White Deer overlooks Lake Mohawk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 16, 2019

3. A wooden sculpture of Princess White Deer overlooks Lake Mohawk

Princess White Deer Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 16, 2019

4. Princess White Deer Sculpture

( plaque ) Dedicated to the Memory of
Frances Smith
Our beloved General Manager
from 1984 to 2011.
Her exceptional vision and dedication
to our lake & community
is her enduring legacy.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.