Before the white man arrived in 1795, Caledonia was the chosen haunt of the Indian. They called the spring "Gan-e-o-di-ya" (small, clear lake), and the outlet "Na-gan-oose" (clear, running water). This area covered about 20 acres of the northern part of town. The Council House of the Turtle Tribe of the Senecas was only a short distance from the springs. Here, the Senecas held their races and games, and performed their feats of skill and strength. Since trout, deer, bear and wolves were plentiful, as well as plums and grapes, the Senecas made this area their favorite camping ground. The "Old Elm" Council Tree of the Senecas is gone, but a monument now stands on this site. Dated 1916, the monument honors the memory of Chief Gan-e-o-di-ya, Peace Prophet and other keepers of the Western Door.