Near Zanesfield in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wapatomica
Photographed by Michael Baker
1. Wapatomica Marker
Historically a political center and site of several intertribal councils, Wapatomica is considered the most significant site of Shawnee history in Ohio. As such, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma donated the funds for this monument.
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dedicated to Dr. William K Laidlaw, Jr. Executive Director of the Ohio Historical Society from 2003-2009, for his respect for and commitment to Native American history and the relationship he fostered between the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Ohio Historical Society.
In memory of all our Tribal Ancestors who walked the path of life before us, may we follow with dignity.
Wapatomica was the principal village from its founding near this location sometime before 1778 until October 1786, when it was burned by militia led by Col. Benjamin Logan. The raid on Wapatomica was intended to intimidate the Shawnee; however, it caused the various Shawnee groups to join forces, increasing their collective strength. After the raid, Wapatomica residents returned to the site for a brief period, staying until the winter of 1786-87 when they relocated to Detroit.
At Wapatomica, on a pole 60 feet high, flew the flag of Moluntha, the great chief of the Shawnee who was killed surrendering during the 1786
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Erected 2010 by Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Ohio Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 40° 18.6′ N, 83° 42.333′ W. Marker is near Zanesfield, Ohio, in Logan County. It can be reached from County Route 5S near Local Route 29, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zanesfield OH 43360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Wapatomica (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wapatomica (approx. 0.2 miles away); George & Parmelia Henry (approx. 1.1 miles away); Monroe Township School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Pickrell UGRR Station (approx. 2.3 miles away); Gunn's Tavern / Trading Post (approx. 2.3 miles away); In Memory of Isaac Zane (approx. 2.3 miles away); Gen. Simon Kenton (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zanesfield.
Photographed by Michael Baker
2. Wapatomica Marker
