 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
HISTORIC NEW YORK
CAZENOVIA
Oneida Indians of the Iroquois Confederacy lived here and named the lake O-wah-ge-ha-ga, "where the yellow perch swim". Tuscaroras coming from North Carolina to make the sixth nation of the League settled to the eastward. A large tract was reserved for the Oneidas in 1788, but portions were gradually ceded while most of the Indians emigrated to Wisconsin.
John Lincklaen of the Holland Land Company purchased a rectangular area of 64,000 acres and promoted settlement. In 1793 he founded Cazenovia village on Chittenango Creek, the outlet of the lake, and named it for Theophile Cazenove, the general agent of the company. This became an important stop for drovers and stage coach travellers on the western turnpike. In 1807 Lincklaen built "Lorenzo", a Georgian dwelling, which was followed by other fine residences in Federal and Greek revival style. Situated on a beautiful lake, four miles in length, Cazenovia attracted summer residents and became a popular resort.
Education Department, Department of Public Works, State of New York, 1981.
Ledyard Ave. (US-20), roadside turnout, Cazenovia, Madison County New York
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