Erwin in Steuben County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clinton-Sullivan and the Iroquois
Historic New York
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 7, 2023
1. Clinton-Sullivan and the Iroquois Marker
Inscription.
Clinton-Sullivan and the Iroquois. Historic New York. This part of New York State was once the homeland of the Seneca Indians, one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. These people were great agriculturalists, known for their corn, beans, squash, fruit trees and livestock. During the Revolution, Generals James Clinton and John Sullivan were ordered to destroy the power of the Confederacy in Central New York. After the battle of Newtown (Elmira), in August of 1779, the American forces marched north through this area. Indian longhouses were burned and the ripening harvest destroyed. Some Senecas sought refuge with the British at Niagara while others, less fortunate, starved to death during the winter. , The Clinton-Sullivan expedition was instrumental in the extension of the frontier in New York State. If failed to stop the British-inspired Indian raids on the frontier settlements, but it destroyed Iroquois power in Central New York. Thus the rich farm land and natural resources were made available as the westward migration began after the war.
This part of New York State was once the homeland of the Seneca Indians, one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. These people were great agriculturalists, known for their corn, beans, squash, fruit trees and livestock. During the Revolution, Generals James Clinton and John Sullivan were ordered to destroy the power of the Confederacy in Central New York. After the battle of Newtown (Elmira), in August of 1779, the American forces marched north through this area. Indian longhouses were burned and the ripening harvest destroyed. Some Senecas sought refuge with the British at Niagara while others, less fortunate, starved to death during the winter.
The Clinton-Sullivan expedition was instrumental in the extension of the frontier in New York State. If failed to stop the British-inspired Indian raids on the frontier settlements, but it destroyed Iroquois power in Central New York. Thus the rich farm land and natural resources were made available as the westward migration began after the war.
Erected 1969 by Education and Transportation departments of New York State.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1779.
Location.
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42° 10.694′ N, 77° 6.795′ W. Marker is in Erwin, New York, in Steuben County. Marker is on Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86) ¾ mile west of Victory Highway (New York State Route 417), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: westbound parking area, Painted Post NY 14870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
