Muncie in Delaware County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
1. Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike Marker
Several principal Indian and Pioneer Paths cut across Indiana and Delaware County
connecting trading and warrior routes of ancient times. First made by migrating large animals searching for salt, followed by Native Americans for food, trade and war, these connecting paths linked civilizations together and became the early pioneer roads developing America. This "Old Indian Trail" linked "Muncytown" from White River to the town of Wheeling, on the Union City, OH to Peru, IN trail. "Muncytown was joined to Fort Hamilton, OH by the Whitewater Trail through Connersville. Another Path linked Indianapolis to Portland through Muncie.Erected 2003 by National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, Project Of The 2000-3 Administration Mary Ann Groome Hepler, National President.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.
Location.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
2. Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike Marker
full view of marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Boulder Marks the Traditional Site of Wah-Pe-Kah-Me-Kunk (approx. 3.1 miles away); W.A. McNaughton Building (approx. 3.1 miles away); Shaffer Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Delaware County Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Muncie American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named Muncie American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); V.F.W. Memorial (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muncie.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
3. Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike Marker
marker as seen from the Cardinal Greenway (old railroad grade)
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
4. Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike Marker
mile marker on the Cardinal Greenway
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
5. Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike Marker
crest of the Daughters of the American Colonies, on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
