Lowman in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Native Voices
— Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution —
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
1. Native Voices Marker
The 1779 campaign drove native peoples from their villages. Seneca and Delaware fought to protect their family, homes and way of life.
Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Newtown Battle Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 668.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 42° 1.799′ N, 76° 43.252′ W. Marker is in Lowman, New York, in Chemung County. Marker is at the intersection of Oneida Road (County Route 60) and County Route 8, on the left when traveling west on Oneida Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lowman NY 14861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newtown Defense (a few steps from this marker); Newtown Battlefield (a few steps from this marker); Line of Rude Breastworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Knoll Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Line Occupied - Rifle Corps (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Ridge (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Cherry Valley Massacre. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 21, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Battle of Johnstown. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 21, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Battle of Newtown. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on March 22, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
4. The Clinton-Sullivan Campaign of 1779. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 22, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
2. Native Voices Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2024, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
