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Montour Falls in Schuyler County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Site of Catharine's Town

 
 
Site of Catharine's Town Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sean Ellison, July 7, 2014
1. Site of Catharine's Town Marker
Inscription. Destroyed 1779 by General Sullivan Indian name "Chequaga", after Catherine Montour, a Seneca queen.
 
Erected 1949 by State Education Department.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native AmericansWar, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
 
Location. 42° 20.212′ N, 76° 50.213′ W. Marker is in Montour Falls, New York, in Schuyler County. Marker is at the intersection of South Catharine Street (New York State Route 14) and Havana Glen Road, on the right when traveling south on South Catharine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montour Falls NY 14865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Road in Schuyler County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Bennett Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Catherine's Landing (approx. 0.8 miles away); James A. Shepard (approx. 0.8 miles away); Brick Tavern Stand (approx. 0.9 miles away); Montour Falls (approx. 0.9 miles away); Montour House (approx. 0.9 miles away); She-Qua-Ga (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montour Falls.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2014, by Sean Ellison of Potsdam, New York. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on July 7, 2014, by Sean Ellison of Potsdam, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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