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West Seneca in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Kau-Qua-Tau

— Legends & Lore —

 
 
Kau-Qua-Tau Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Pace, September 30, 2021
1. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Inscription. Seneca woman executed for witchcraft in 1821. Her spirit blamed for ghostly disturbances in cabin once on this site.
 
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: Native AmericansWomen. 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. Marker is on Main Street, ¼ 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.
 
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 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beef on Weck (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Seneca.
 
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Kau-Qua-Tau Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Pace, September 30, 2021
2. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Kau-Qua-Tau Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Pace, September 30, 2021
3. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Kau-Qua-Tau Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Pace, September 30, 2021
4. Kau-Qua-Tau Marker
Kau-Qua-Tau Marker image. Click for full size.
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 1,302 times since then and 699 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.

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