Caneadea in Allegany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major Moses Van Campen
— Soldier of the Revolution —
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 26, 2020
1. Major Moses Van Campen Marker
Here in 1782 Major Moses Van Campen, a soldier of the Revolution, captured by the Senecas, keepers of the Western Door of the Iroquois Confederacy, ran the gauntlet thirty rods west to their ancient council house, which is now preserved in Letchworth Park.
This boulder was placed by the Catherine Schuyler Chapter N.S. D.A.R. 1908.
Erected 1908 by Catherine Schuyler Chapter N.S. D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 42° 25.318′ N, 78° 8.336′ W. Marker is in Caneadea, New York, in Allegany County. Marker is on East River Road, 0.8 miles north of McClure Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Caneadea NY 14717, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Houghton College World War II Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Copperhead (approx. one mile away); Willard J Houghton House (approx. one mile away); Jockey Street (approx. one mile away); In A.D. 1918 (approx. one mile away); To Civil War Veterans of Caneadea New York
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More about this marker. Marker boulder is located on private property
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 26, 2020
2. Major Moses Van Campen Marker
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 26, 2020
3. Major Moses Van Campen Marker
Looking northeast on East River Road near Caneadea, NY
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, March 19, 2021
4. The council house in Letchworth Park
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, March 19, 2021
5. The council house in Letchworth Park
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2020, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2020, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. 4, 5. submitted on March 21, 2021, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
