SWAN (Southwest Area) in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Noahquageshik
Ogema (Chief) of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians
— ca 1770-1840 —
He and fellow Ogemuk assembled a Grand Council of all Ottawa bands and they agreed they would not sell their land or leave West Michigan. However, the number of American settlers grew rapidly and, faced with a U.S. government threat to move them to Kansas, the Ogemuk were forced to relinquish much of their vast territory. After the dispossession of their lands, all that remained for the Ottawa Anishinabek were several small west Michigan land reserves, including one near Manistee that remains theirs today. Grand River Ottawa Anishinabek continue to live there and in other West Michigan villages and cities. Noahquageshik died at an advanced age in 1840.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 42° 57.875′ N, 85° 40.614′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in the SWAN (Southwest Area). Marker is on Front Avenue Northwest, 0.2 miles east of Mount Vernon Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Marker is just west of the Blue Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids MI 49504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valley City Milling Company (a few steps from this marker); Furniture Industry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baw-wa-ting (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Baw-wa-ting (about 600 feet away); Log Jam of 1883 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Betty Ford (approx. ¼ mile away); Grand River Bridges (approx. ¼ mile away); The Salvation Army (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
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