St. Johns in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Catahecassa
Blackhoof Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 9, 2009
1. Catahecassa Marker
Nearby sleeps Chief (Blackhoof) Catahecassa, last principle (sic) chief of the Shawnees prior to their removal to Kansas in 1832. This was Blackhoofs (sic) town where he lived and died in Sept. 1831, at the age of 109. He fought with the French against Braddock at Ft. Pitt in 1755, opposed Col. Lewis at the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1774, served under British Capt. Bird in 1780. He lead his people against the campaigns of Harmer 1790, Saint Clair 1791, and Wayne in 1794. He signed the Greenville Treaty in 1795, and opposed the Indian Confederation of Tecumpseh (sic) in the War of 1812. A just and honorable man respected by both friends & enemies.
Erected 1983 by Auglaize County Historical Society, Susanna Russell Chapter D.A.R.,and Chief Blackhoof Memorial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1831.
Location. 40° 33.409′ N, 84° 5.025′ W. Marker is in St. Johns, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 33 and Ohio Route 65, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 33. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Johns OH 45884, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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Regarding Catahecassa. Located near the Blackhoof Memorial, on the western edge of the cemetery, is the final resting place of Chief Blackhoof. His gravestone is one that is provided by the federal government for anyone who is considered to be a veteran because they have served in the US Military. His gravestone is located at N 40.33.408 by W 084.05.066. The text on his gravestone reads as follows:
War of 1812
Blackhoof
Chief of the
Shawnee Tribes
of Indians
Born in Florida
in 1711
Died in St.Johns
June 1831
In addition to his grave, the site of Chief Blackhoof's last home is also located nearby and is marked with a historical
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 9, 2009
2. Catahecassa Monument
Also see . . . Catecahassa or Black Hoof. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 8, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 9, 2009
3. Catahecassa Monument
On south edge of town cemetery.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2010
4. Gravestone of Blackhoof
View of the gravestone of Blackhoof, which is located near the Blackhoof Memorial.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2010
5. Gravestone of Blackhoof
View of the gravestone of Blackhoof in the foreground, with the Blackhoof Memorial being located just beyond the tree on the right side of the picture.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
6. Catahecassa Marker
Backside.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,099 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
