Anthony's nose in the Highlands, whilst the latter held authority over the lands of Kitchawan, lying south of Verplanck's Point, including Senasquaneck, (Teller's Point,) and the small island of Oscawana.

The Indian villages in their order were, first, Kitchawonk, situated near the mouth of the Croton, so called from the original name of the river, viz : " Kitchawan,"a term which is descriptive of a large and swift flowing current. Croton, the present name of the same stream, is said to have been adopted from an illustrious sachem of that name who resided here at an early period.

"The first name of importance above the island (remarks Mr. Schoolcraft,) is Croton, a name of classic sound, but unquestiona-

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bly derived from the Indian, though a corrnption of the original, and not originally applied by them to the River.

In a deed dated 16S5, which is quoted by Jud^e Benson, the river is called Kitchawan. " Croton as stated by the same authority is a corruption of the name of a chief who lived and exercised his authority at the mouth of this stream. It is clearly a derivative from Kenotin or Knoten, or as it is oftener used without the pronoun prefixed, Noten, meaning in either case the wind or a tempest. It is a man's name still common in the west and north. "a.

The Indian castle of Kitchawan (according to tradition) occupied a commanding position on the neck proper overlooking the Croton and Haverstraw bays, a little northwest of tlie manor house. This site was chosen for the purpose of protecting the fisheries, and overawing the neighboring tribes. A variety of Indian weapons are occasionally found in the neighborhood, consisting principally of battle-axes, javelins and arrow heads. The Indian burying ground is situated near the entrance of Senasqua Neck, (Teller's Point.) The sachem of Kitchawan in 1641, was Metse wakes.