Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tarhe

Photographed By Michael Baker

1. Tarhe Marker

Inscription. Distinguished Wyandot chief and loyal American
Tarhe
Died here in Cranetown
1818

Erected 1915 by Tarhe Tribe No. 145 I.O.R.M. 1915 in memory of Chief Tarhe.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 40° 53.723′ N, 83° 14.609′ W. Marker is in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, in Wyandot County. Marker is on Township (Local Route 37), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Sandusky OH 43351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parker Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Battle Island (approx. 2.6 miles away); Upper Sandusky (approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Upper Sandusky (approx. 4.2 miles away); "Enjoy The Day” Bench (approx. 4.2 miles away); War of 1812 Memorial Bench (approx. 4.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); American Revolution Memorial Bench (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Sandusky.

Regarding Tarhe. Per Wikipedia, the "Improved Order of Red Men is a fraternal organization established in 1834. Their rituals

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and regalia are modeled after those assumed to be used by Native Americans. The organization claimed a membership of about half a million in 1935, but has declined to a little more than 15,000."

Also see . . . Tarhe. (Submitted on June 10, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Michael Baker

2. Tarhe Marker

Photographed By Michael Baker

3. Tarhe Marker

Photographed By Michael Baker

4. Tarhe Marker

Photographed By Michael Baker

5. Tarhe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.