Akron in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Signal Tree
Photographed By TeamOHE, January 19, 2020
1. The Signal Tree Marker
Trees with unusual shapes were often, used by Indians as
landmarks to identify important trails. This 300 year
old Bur Oak (Guercus Macrocarpa) marked the northernmost
point of the Portage Trail, which connected the Cuyahoga
(whose course was once much” closer to the tree) and
Tuscarawas Rivers. The Erie, Seneca, Shawnee, Ottawa,
Delaware and Mingo tribes traveled to the Ohio River
by this route. They removed their canoes from the
Cuyahoga River here and carried them overland for
eight miles--south to Summit Lake. Later, white settlers
used the same signal tree to find their way between
the rivers.Erected 1986.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
Location. 41° 7.217′ N, 81° 31.067′ W. Marker is in Akron, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is on Chuckery Trail, 0.1 miles west of Peck Road, on the right when traveling
Photographed By TeamOHE, January 19, 2020
2. The Signal Tree
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Treaty of Fort McIntosh Boundary Line (approx. 1.6 miles away); Stan Hywet Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Gate Lodge, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (approx. 1.6 miles away); Portage Path North Terminus (approx. 1.8 miles away); 1797 Portage Path Survey (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Portage Path Connected Lake Erie with the Ohio River (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Old Portage Path (approx. 1.8 miles away); Yeck Family Portage Path North Terminus Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Akron.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2020, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
