Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Manetoowa

Photographed by Phyllis Prats, April 21, 2015

1. Manetoowa Marker

Inscription. The bronze sculpture of a Miami Native American maiden was dedicated Jan. 22, 2009. The sculpture was named Manetoowa, which is “spirit” in Miami language. Brian Buchanan, chief of the Miami Nation, and other members of the Miami Nation participated in the dedication. Kokomo Art Association members Diana Young and Joanna Williams created the life-sized sculpture of the Indian maiden in authentic Miami regalia in recognition of Kokomo’s historic connection to the Miami Nation. The stonework around the base of the statue is a Miami design called “ribbon work,” a triangle and diamond pattern used in decorating clothing.

Project Contributors. Art Casting of Illinois, Inc., Bowyer Excavating, CC&T Construction, Inc., City of Kokomo, City of Kokomo Engineering Dept., Cossell’s Creative Landscaping, Duke Energy, Fortune Management, Greater Kokomo Economic Developement Alliance, Haynes International, Inc., Huston Electric, Kokomo Art Association, Kokomo/Howard County Visitors Bureau, Kokomo Perspective, Masonry by Marc, Miami Nation, RBS & Associates, Urban Enterprise Association, and Z92.5 Radio.

Erected 2009 by Urban Enterprise Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 2009.

Location.

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40° 29.195′ N, 86° 7.666′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. It is at the intersection of East Sycamore Street and North Apperson Way, on the right when traveling west on East Sycamore Street. It is at the Storybook Express convenience store facing the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 E Sycamore St, Kokomo IN 46901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial Gymnasium (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kokomo High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Charters of Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grand Army of the Republic (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indiana Women's Legacy Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Howard County's Automotive Heritage (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Burial Place of Chief Kokomo (approx. ¼ mile away); Apperson Jack Rabbit (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.

Bronze by Diana Young and Joanna Williams, photograph by Phyllis Prats, April 21, 2015

2. Manetoowa

The back of this interpretative panel can be seen at her feet.

Base with Miami Ribbon Work Design image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Phyllis Prats, April 21, 2015

3. Base with Miami Ribbon Work Design

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Phyllis Prats, April 21, 2015

4. Dedication Plaque

Sculpture made possible by Urban Enterprise Association, Greg Goodnight - Mayor. Board members: Jerry Santen • Libby Hodapp • Kevin Love • Debra Cook • George Roberts • Ron Herrell • Doug Newman • Dan Haworth • Martha Lake • Terry Wray. Purification ceremony conducted by the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana. Sculpture dedicated 10/29/2009.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 21, 2015

5. Manetoowa

2009 Bronze by Diana Young and Joanna Williams, photograph by Phyllis Prats, April 21, 2015

6. Manetoowa

Story Book Express image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Phyllis Prats, April 21, 2015

7. Story Book Express

The Story Book Express convenience store needs its own marker because it sure looks like there is a story to tell!

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 7, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.