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

Red Jacket

"Sa-go-ye-wat-ha"

Photographed by James Pace, September 2011

1. Red Jacket Marker

Inscription. Seneca Chief Red Jacket (ca. 1758-1830) lived in a cabin on this site when this area was part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation. Known for his great oratory and keen mind, Red Jacket was an eloquent advocate for the preservation of the Seneca way of life and the retention of indigenous lands. Belonging to the Wolf Clan, his Indian name means "He Keeps Them Awake".

Erected 2011 by West Seneca Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 42° 49.925′ N, 78° 44.638′ W. Marker is in West Seneca, New York, in Erie County. It is on Seneca Street one mile east of Mill Road, on the right when traveling west. Located on property immediately to the east of the United States Post Office, West Seneca Branch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4306 Seneca Street, 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: Kau-Qua-Tau (approx. 0.2 miles away); Community of True Inspiration Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ebenezer House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ebenezer School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedicated to the Honor (approx. 0.6

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miles away); West Seneca Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); West Seneca Gatling Gun (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beef on Weck (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Seneca.

Photographed by James Pace, September 2011

2. Red Jacket Marker

Chief Red Jacket image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Pace

3. Chief Red Jacket

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2011, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. This page has been viewed 2,343 times since then and 84 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2011, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2011, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. 3. submitted on November 10, 2011, by James Pace of West Seneca, New York, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.