Near Circleville in Pickaway County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Logan Elm
This plaque marks the site of the Logan Elm, under which in 1774, according to legend, Logan, Chief of the Mingoes, gave his impassioned speech of vengeance to an interpreter sent from Lord Dunmore, colonial governor of Virginia. Logan had refused to attend the peace conference following the Battle of Point Pleasant, but fearing that a treaty ignored by one of the more powerful chiefs would not be honored by the Indians, sent his message to be read at the conference. It remains today as one of the most eloquent and pathetic speeches in history.In its prime, this American Elm had a height of 104 ft., spread of 180 ft., and a circumference of 24 ft. Died 1964.
Erected 1974 by The Ohio Historical Society and the Pickaway County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 39° 30.583′ N, 82°
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2005
2. Site of Logan Elm Marker
This is a photo before the marker's restoration.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Boggs Memorial (here, next to this marker); Capt. Michael Cresap (within shouting distance of this marker); Among Those Present (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornstalk (within shouting distance of this marker); Grenadier Squaw (Non-hel-e-ma) (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan's Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Logan / Logan Elm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grenadier Squaw Village / Cornstalk Town (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Circleville.
Also see . . . Chief Logan. (Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
4. Logan Elm State Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,371 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on November 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the new sign at the entrance. • Can you help?
