Near Circleville in Pickaway County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grenadier Squaw (Non-hel-e-ma)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
1. Grenadier Squaw (Non-hel-e-ma) Marker
Grenadier Squaw was chief of the largest Shawnee Indian village, located on the south bank of Scippo Creek, upon the Pickaway Plains in 1774. Born about 1720, Non-hel-e-ma, sister of Chief Cornstalk, was named “Grenadier Squaw” by white traders because of her imposing stature, regal bearing and unflinching courage. She spoke three languages, serving as peacemaker and interpreter between Indians and whites. Because of her friendship, she accepted Christianity. After the peace treaty in 1774, she was disowned by her people and became a homeless exile.Erected by Pickaway County Bicentennial Women's Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 39° 30.571′ N, 82° 57.333′ W. Marker is near Circleville, Ohio, in Pickaway County. Marker is in Logan Elm State Memorial, on Ohio Route 361 at Wolfe Road, one mile east of US 23, and about five miles south of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Among Those Present (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Michael Cresap (a few steps from this marker); Monument to Logan (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornstalk (within shouting distance of this marker); John Boggs Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Logan / Logan Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Logan Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Grenadier Squaw Village / Cornstalk Town (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Circleville.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
2. Grenadier Squaw (Non-hel-e-ma) Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
3. Grenadier Squaw (Non-hel-e-ma) Presentation Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2008
4. Logan Elm State Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,496 times since then and 134 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
