Cazenovia in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cazenovia

Photographed by Nancy Mueller, circa October 2012

1. Cazenovia Marker

Inscription.
Oneida Indians of the Iroquois Confederacy lived here and named the lake O-wah-ge-ha-ga "where the yellow perch swim". Tuscaroras coming from North Carolina to make the sixth nation of the League settled to the eastward. A large tract was reserved for the Oneidas in 1788, but portions were gradually ceded while most of the Indians emigrated to Wisconsin.

John Lincklaen of the Holland Land Company purchased a rectangular area of 64,000 acres and promoted settlement. In 1793, he founded Cazenovia village on Chittenango Creek, the outlet of the lake, and named it for Theophile Cazenove, the general agent of the company. This became an important stop for drovers and stage coach travellers on the western turnpike. In 1807, Lincklaen built "Lorenzo", a Georgian dwelling, which was followed by other fine residences in the Federal and Greek revival style. Situated on a beautiful lake, four miles in length, Cazenovia attracted summer residences and became a popular resort.

Erected 1961.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 42° 55.467′ N, 75° 52.2′ W. Marker is in Cazenovia, New York, in Madison

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County. It is on U.S. 20, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in public boat launch area at the end of the lake across from Lorenzo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cazenovia Lake boat ramp, Cazenovia NY 13035, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Central New York,

and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

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 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: Planting Marker (approx. ¼ mile away); Corner Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Black Locust Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sun Dial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dark Aisle (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Dark Aisle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Horse Trough (approx. 0.3 miles away); Douglas Firs / Pines Planted (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cazenovia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Crazy Luce (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Cazenovia, New York. Town website homepage (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Lorenzo State Historic Site. NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on February 19, 2013, by Nancy Mueller of LaFayette, New York.)

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 9, 2023

2. Cazenovia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013. This page has been viewed 1,879 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Nancy Mueller of LaFayette, New York. 2. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.