Near Cuba in Crawford County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Beginning

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 15, 2019

1. The Beginning Marker

Inscription. The Wahzhazhe migrated west of the Mississippi River centuries ago, to become the dominant power in Missouri and Arkansas. Later, the French mispronounced the word, and they became known as the Osage.

With the influx of people after the Louisiana Purchase, a succession of treaties began in 1808 driving the Osage off their land. The government instructed them to cede their land and to provide for their families by farming, not hunting. By 1825, their only holding was a small land strip in southeastern Kansas.

Erected by The Staff of the Wahzhazhe Cultural Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 38° 4.456′ N, 91° 24.38′ W. Marker is near Cuba, Missouri, in Crawford County. Marker is on State Highway P, 0.1 miles east of State Route 19, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Highway P, Cuba MO 65453, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Osage Trail (a few steps from this marker); Expansion of America (a few steps from this marker); Today's Warriors (within shouting distance of this marker); A Time of Sadness (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); The River (approx. ¾ mile away); St Louis, Salem & Little Rock Railroad (approx. 0.8 miles away); Amelia (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuba.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 15, 2019

2. The Beginning Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.