Indiana, Wabash County, Wabash
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The Wabash River begins as a small stream near Fort Recovery, Ohio and passes through 16 Indiana counties on its 500 mile journey to its confluence with the Ohio River.
The river was named Wah-Bah-Shi -Ka, meaning “water over the white rocks” by the Miami Indians. The French named it Quabache, from which the modern day name of Wabash is derived.
Created by the run-off from receding glaciers, the Wabash River is rich in history. It served as a major transportation route for Indians, explorers, canal barges and river boats.
(Colonial Era • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The Wabash River begins as a small stream near Fort Recovery, Ohio and passes through 16 Indiana counties on its 500 mile journey to its confluence with the Ohio River.The river was named Wah-Bah-Shi -Ka, meaning “water over the white rocks” by the Miami Indians. The French named it Quabache, from which the modern day name of Wabash is derived.
Created by the run-off from receding glaciers, the Wabash River is rich in history. It served as a major transportation route for Indians, explorers, canal barges and river boats.
(Colonial Era • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 1896, with the aid of dynamite, mules, and strong backs, railroad workers began cutting through the ancient Wabash Reef thus creating the “Big Four Cut.”
Paradise Spring Historical Park is rich with history. In 1826, United States representatives met on this site with the chiefs of the Miami and the Potowatami tribes. A treaty was signed allowing for white settlement of land in northern Indiana and southern Michigan.
Turchin's Brigade
Control of the strategic city of Chattanooga was the goal. A brilliant Union advance, led by General William S. Rosecrans, forced the Confederates to abandon Chattanooga in early September, 1863. Soon after, however, the reinforced Confederate army under General Braxton Bragg maneuvered to bring Rosecrans to battle before his Union troops could cement their grasp on Chattanooga. The result was the two-day Battle of Chickamauga eight miles south of Chattanooga, in which 34,000 Americans became casualties. While the battle was a spectacular Confederate victory, the Union army managed to retreat into Chattanooga and fortify it, maintaining their hold on the goal of the campaign.
Born in Scotland. From 1787-1802, was first governor of the Northwest Territory, which included Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. St. Clair established territorial court system and Ohio’s first nine counties including Belmont in 1801 and named St. Clairsville its county seat. St. Clair’s promotion to major general in 1777 recognized his exemplary service to Washington in New Jersey during American victories at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. St. Clair was a delegate to Congress under Articles of Confederation in 1786 and in 1787 was its president when it adopted the Northwest Ordinance and authorized the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution. His 1791 attempt to break Indian resistance to American settlement in the Ohio Country ended in bitter defeat. A Federalist, St. Clair disagreed with Jeffersonian-Republicans over the timing of Ohio statehood. This led to his dismissal as governor after 15 years in office.
The Council House was used by the commissioners during negotiations and preparation of the Treaty of 1826. Following the completion of the treaty signing, it continued to play an important role in the development of the area.
The original treaty camp had four storage cabins. In addition to storing goods and supplies for the camp, they also stored items for Indian trade.
During treaty negotiations, military guards stood around-the-clock watch. Captain Kintner was the officer in charge of these men.
A veteran of the Battle of Tippecanoe, General Tipton was apointed to the Indian Agency located in Ft. Wayne Indiana, by President Monroe.
Born in New Hampshire and a veteran of the War of 1812, Governor Cass was a skilled maker of treaties.
Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Governor Ray studied law at the University of Cincinnati and established a practice in Brookville, Indiana.
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