Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ka-Nau-Kwis
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 7, 2024
1. Ka-Nau-Kwis Marker
Known as Captain Cornelius,
in time of need here,
supplied venison and
"corn flour" to family of
pioneer Benanuell Deuel.
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 6.04′ N, 76° 16.1′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 17C) and Armstrong Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Owego NY 13827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jas. McMaster (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Log House (about 700 feet away); Home of Elizabeth Brown Chatfield (about 700 feet away); World War II (approx. Ό mile away); Two Rivers Greenway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Former Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bridges of Owego (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fishing the Susquehanna (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owego.
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Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 7, 2024
2. Ka-Nau-Kwis Marker
Photographed by Scott J. Payne, December 7, 2024
3. Ka-Nau-Kwis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.
