Victor in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gannongarae
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
1. Gannongarae Marker
The country of the Sonnontouans, which is much the most fertile and populous of the cantons of the Iroquois, contains two very large towns and a number of lesser villages, besides a town of the Hurons named St. Michel, who took refuge there in order to escape the common calamity of their nation. These Hurons, who have preserved their customs and particular habits, live separate from the Iroquois, and content themselves with being one with them in good feeling and friendship.
Jesuit Relations
1657
...I set forth to take possession of the Mission of Saint Michel, in a Village called Gandagarae. Our best Christian, Francois Tehoronhiongo, came to mmeet me, and conducted me into one of the finest cabins of the Village - belonging to one of the most influential men, although an unbeliever...the Sunday after all Saints' Day, the chapel being ready, I invited all our Savages to come and pray to God there, and those who were Christians to be present at the Mass that I would celebrate there early in the morning.
Jesuit Relations
1669/70
Canoenada lyes about four miles to ye Southward of Canagorah, conteyns about 30 houses, well furnished with Corne.
Wentworth Greenhalgh
July 14,
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After dinner we broke camp tp gp tp Goinguerra, where a great deal of corn is stored....
On the 17th, the corn about this village was cut down, a job which was hindered by the rain.
Louis Henri
Chevalier de Baugy
July 16, 1687
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1677.
Location. 42° 57.776′ N, 77° 26.033′ W. Marker is in Victor, New York, in Ontario County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Boughton Hill Road (County Route 41) and Murray Lane. This series of markers, with others, are on Fort Hill in Ganondagan New York State Historic Site. From the parking area at the intersection, hike the service road west and up the west side of the hill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victor NY 14564, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Onondowahgah (here, next to this marker); Gannagaro (within shouting distance of this marker); Nundawahonoga (within shouting distance of this marker); Gannondata (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gahayanduk Fort Hill (about 400 feet away); Gahayanduk (about 500 feet away); The War on Corn (about 500 feet away); Totiakton (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victor.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
2. Gannongarae Marker
Also see . . . Ganondagan State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on July 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
3. Gannongarae Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
4. Gannongarae Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
5. Gannongarae Series Markers
Posted on this page from nearest to farthest, right to left. The two markers close together at left are the Onondowahgah marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 29, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
