Pickaway Township near Circleville in Pickaway County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grenadier Squaw Village
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Cornstalk Town
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
1. Grenadier Squaw Village Marker
Grenadier Squaw Village. The Grenadier Squaw Village was located between this area and Scippo Creek, upon the Pickaway Plains, the primary Shawnee settlement in Ohio. Non-hel-e-ma, born circa 1722, was the sister of the Shawnee Cornstalk and Silver Heels. Known as Grenadier Squaw because of her imposing stature, she spoke four languages, serving as peacemaker and interpreter. After the peace treaty with Lord Dunmore in 1774, and in spite of Cornstalk's murder, she remained allied with the Americans. On October 1, 1978, Non-hel-e-ma was honored with a marker in Logan Elm Park near to those for Chief Cornstalk and Chief Logan. The “Burning Ground,” used as a site to burn captured prisoners at the stake, was located on the elevated hill just south of Grenadier Squaw's Village. The Council House was located slightly to the northwest.
Cornstalk Town. Cornstalk's Town was located on the north bank of Scippo Creek, directly north of here. Cornstalk (Keigh-tugh-qua) had a commanding appearance and was known for his intellect and oration skills. As chief, Cornstalk led the Shawnees during Dunmore's War (a conflict stemming
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Erected 2003 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, The Donald Miller Family, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-65.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1832.
Location. 39° 31.851′ N,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
2. Cornstalk Town Marker
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Logan Elm (approx. 1˝ miles away); John Boggs Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Capt. Michael Cresap (approx. 1˝ miles away); Among Those Present (approx. 1˝ miles away); Grenadier Squaw (Non-hel-e-ma)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
3. Grenadier Squaw Village / Cornstalk Town Marker
Looking northwest. Bicentennial-era Grenadier Squaw Village marker across street.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Grenadier Squaw Village (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Grenadier Squaw Village Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2012
5. Grenadier Squaw Village / Cornstalk Town Marker
View of the historic marker looking east along Emerson Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,739 times since then and 151 times this year. Last updated on September 15, 2026, by Darryl R Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on September 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
