Canandaigua in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

200 Years of Peace and Friendship

Photographed by Yugoboy, September 29, 2012

1. 200 Years of Peace and Friendship Marker

Inscription. November 11
Canandaigua Pickering Treaty
1794 - 1994
Solemn agreements were renewed between the United States of America and the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations of Indians). U.S.A. Representative Congresswoman Louise Slaughter conveyed a message, by letter from the President, William Jefferson Clinton, acknowledging this momentous commemoration of the treaty. The Tododaho, Chief Leon Shenandoah responded with his hopes that this treaty will endure for years to come.
This historical tribute to peace and friendship was hosted by the 1794 Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration Committee, with the City of Canandaigua and the County of Ontario.
Chiefs
Chief Leon Shenandoah, Onondaga • Chief Irving Powless, Onondaga • chief Oren Lyons, Onondaga • Chief Bernard Parker, Seneca • Chief Jake Swamp, Mohawk • Chief Leo Henry, Tuscarora • Chief Stuart Patterson, Tuscarora • Chief Vernon Isaac, Cayuga • Chief Louie Farmer, Onondaga • Chief Stanley Buck, Seneca • Chief Emmerson Webster, Seneca
Committee Members
Robert Abraham • Carl Brant, Mohawk • Arthur Cook, Mohawk • Marcheta Davidson • Douglas A. Fisher, Esq. • J. Sheldon & Lillian Fisher • Jerry Fulmer • Peter Gerbic • Bebra A. Glor • Robert & Muriel Gorall • Ivan & Gale Hermanet • G. Peter Jemison,

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Seneca • Vernon, Seneca & Carol Jimerson • Al Klos • Jane LeClair • Clayton Logan, Seneca • Jeanette Miller, Mohawk • Jackie Platt • Edward Schmitt • Barbara Smoke, Mohawk • Leah Smoke, Mohawk
City & County
Ellen Polimeni, City Mayor • William R. Bridgeo, City Manager • Raymond Barend, Ontario County Supervisor
Runners
Jay Clause, Tuscarora • Jeffrey S. Gleason, USA
The ceremony included speakers, a memorial and a tree blessing. A symposium was held the following day. Keep bright the chain of friendship

Erected 1994 by 1794 Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration Committee, with the City of Canandaigua and the County of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #42 William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1794.

Location. 42° 53.293′ N, 77° 16.877′ W. Marker is in Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Route 332) and Ontario Street on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canandaigua NY 14424, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

in the Finger Lakes,

and in the Rochester 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

200 Years of Peace and Friendship Marker as seen in Courthouse yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Yugoboy, September 29, 2012

2. 200 Years of Peace and Friendship Marker as seen in Courthouse yard

Ontario County Courthouse has a long and distinguished history that includes being the location of Susan B. Anthony's 1872 trial for illegal voting.

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Last General Council of the United States (here, next to this marker); Susan B. Anthony (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Canandaigua Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Canandaigua City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Village Square Building (about 300 feet away); Pat Rini Rohrer (about 500 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canandaigua.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 1,301 times since then and 156 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.