Akwesasne in Franklin County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blueway Trail
Akwesasne - "Land Where the Partridge Drums"
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 18, 2021
1. Blueway Trail Marker
Inscription.
Blueway Trail. Akwesasne - "Land Where the Partridge Drums". Just as the river has endured great change. we continue to meet challenges, and hold great hope for the future.
Akwesasne - "Land Where the Partridge Drums" is named for the sounds of the Long Sault Rapids on the St. Lawrence River. The river sounded like partridges beating their wings, especially in the winter when the water pounded against the underside of the ice. The rapids were the distinguishing characteristics of this area. After 1958, because of the St. Lawrence Seaway development, the rapids no longer drummed.
The Power Dam, formerly on this site along the St. Regis River, stopped the natural movement of the salmon and other fish species that are native to this water. Now that the dam has been removed, the community of Akwesasne looks forward to restoration.
Just as the river has endured great change. we continue to meet challenges, and hold great hope for the future.
Akwesasne - "Land Where the Partridge Drums" is named for the sounds of the Long Sault Rapids on the St. Lawrence River. The river sounded like partridges beating their wings, especially in the winter when the water pounded against the underside of the ice. The rapids were the distinguishing characteristics of this area. After 1958, because of the St. Lawrence Seaway development, the rapids no longer drummed.
The Power Dam, formerly on this site along the St. Regis River, stopped the natural movement of the salmon and other fish species that are native to this water. Now that the dam has been removed, the community of Akwesasne looks forward to restoration.
Location. 44° 58.43′ N, 74° 39.981′ W. Marker is in Akwesasne, New York, in Franklin County. Marker is on Gray Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hogansburg NY 13655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Raquette River (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Raquette River
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
