West Seneca in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kau-Qua-Tau
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Photographed by James Pace, September 30, 2021
1. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Erected 2021 by New York Folklore - William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 119.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 42° 50.033′ N, 78° 44.85′ W. Marker is in West Seneca, New York, in Erie County. It is on Main Street Ό mile east of Mill Road when traveling south. Marker is in front of Lower Ebenezer (Main Street) Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, 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 the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Community of True Inspiration Residence (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ebenezer House (about 800 feet away); Ebenezer School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Red Jacket (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated to the Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); West Seneca Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); West Seneca Gatling Gun
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Additional keywords. Native American legend
Photographed by James Pace, September 30, 2021
2. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Photographed by James Pace, September 30, 2021
3. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Photographed by James Pace, September 30, 2021
4. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Photographed by James Pace, October 6, 2021
5. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Nieder (Lower) Ebenezer Cemetery. Alleged location of Kau-Qua-Tau's cabin. Marker located by this cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2021, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. This page has been viewed 3,109 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2021, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. 3. submitted on October 4, 2021, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. 4. submitted on October 6, 2021, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. 5. submitted on October 7, 2021, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
