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Seneca People, Irondequoit - Historical Marker

Seneca People, Irondequoit

With this marker,
the Town of Irondequoit
honors THE SENECA PEOPLE
whose ancient trails cross this land.
We honor
THE KEEPERS OF THE WESTERN DOOR
who hunted and fished,
lived and planted food here.
To the PEOPLE OF THE GREAT HILL
we say
NYA-WEH (Thank you)

Located: On North side of Culver Road, to the west of the Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge.

Photo dated: Jan. 13, 2024
Photo by: Bill Sauers

Note: The animals surrounding the text represent the 8 clans of the Senecas (turtle, snipe, hawk, bear, beaver, wolf, deer and heron clans).  

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