William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Awarding a Peace Medal

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 23, 2017

1. Awarding a Peace Medal Marker Text

Inscription.

In 1792, Otetiani, a Seneca orator and political leader, led a large delegation of Native American leaders to Philadelphia to negotiate a peace treaty between Native American nations in the Northwest Territory and the United States. In honor of his actions, President Washington gave Otetiani, also known as Red Jacket, a uniquely engraved silver peace medal.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 39° 57.025′ N, 75° 9.006′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History Lost & Found (here, next to this marker); Strengthening Ties with the United States (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named History Lost & Found

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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named History Lost & Found (here, next to this marker); Mount Vernon to Philadelphia (here, next to this marker); The Dirty Business of Slavery (here, next to this marker); Washington's Death and a Renewed Hope for Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Enslaved Africans in the Household of George and Martha Washington (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

More about this marker. The marker is highly reflective and difficult to photograph straight on.

Also see . . .
1. Red Jacket, Seneca Orator. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Indian Peace Medal article (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The original silver medal presented by George Washington to Red Jacket. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Red Jacket Memorial at Find A Grave. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Indian Peace Medal and Red Jacket, Seneca War Chief

Awarding a Peace Medal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 23, 2017

2. Awarding a Peace Medal Marker

. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 23, 2017

3. Awarding a Peace Medal Marker

Exhibit on the interior of the south wall of The President's House partial reconstruction (marker on left)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.