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What are the origins of the name “O-AT-KA”?

April 26, 2017o-at-ka origins

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What are the origins of the name “O-AT-KA”?

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The name O-AT-KA was taken from the Seneca Indians, meaning, “leaving the highlands” or “approaching an opening”. The “highlands” refers to Wyoming County, New York and the “opening” refers to the Genesee River flowing into Lake Ontario.