Massena in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Massena Springs
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, March 29, 2022
1. Site of Massena Springs Marker
Visitors from around the world, including U. S. Presidents, drank and bathed in the sulphur waters because it was believed to have medicinal properties. The Native American name for this spring was Kan-a-swa-stak-e-ras meaning "the place where mud smells bad" First shown to U.S. surveyors by the St. Regis Mohawks in 1785, the Sulphur Spring Water was first sold in the early 1900's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 44° 54.998′ N, 74° 53.368′ W. Marker is in Massena, New York, in St. Lawrence County. Marker can be reached from Main Street south of W Hatfield Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Springs Park by the river. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Massena NY 13662, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Massena Springs, New York (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Massena Springs, New York (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Massena Springs, New York (a few steps from this marker); Blueway Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leo Lashomb Field at Springs Park (about 600
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Photographed By Robert Rusaw, March 29, 2022
2. Site of Massena Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
