Kanadaseaga facts for kids
Kanadaseaga, also known as Seneca Castle, was a very important village for the Seneca nation. The Seneca people were a powerful part of the Iroquois Confederacy, a group of Native American nations. This village was located in what is now west-central New York State, in the United States.
You could find Kanadaseaga between the northern parts of Seneca Lake and Canandaigua Lake. It was about one and a half miles northwest of where the city of Geneva is today. The village was built on both sides of a stream called Kanadaseaga Creek.
The Seneca people first settled this area a long time ago, at least by 1687. It's thought that people who used to live in another village called Ganondagan moved here after their village was destroyed by the French.
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The Village of Kanadaseaga
Kanadaseaga grew to be a significant place for the Seneca. Around 1754, more Seneca people moved here. They came from nearby villages like New Ganechstage and White Springs. This made Kanadaseaga an even bigger and more important settlement.
Buildings and Defenses
In 1756, a special building called a blockhouse was built in Kanadaseaga. This was done by Sir William Johnson, an important British official. A blockhouse is a strong, small fort, often made of logs, used for defense. Parts of this blockhouse were still standing in 1779.
During the American Revolutionary War, the British added more defenses to the village. They wanted to protect it from the American forces. Kanadaseaga was a well-organized village, with about sixty well-built houses.
Kanadaseaga During the Revolutionary War
Kanadaseaga was known as one of the strongest and most important towns of the Iroquois. However, its strength was tested during the American Revolutionary War. The Iroquois Confederacy had allied with the British during this war.
The Sullivan Expedition
American forces launched a major military campaign in 1779. This was called the Sullivan Expedition. The goal was to punish the Iroquois nations for their attacks on American frontier settlements. These attacks had happened in places like the Mohawk, Cherry, and Schoharie valleys.
On September 9, 1779, the American army reached Kanadaseaga. They destroyed the village as part of the Sullivan Expedition. This event marked the end of Kanadaseaga as a major Seneca center.
