Williamson in Mingo County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Chief Logan
of the Mingo Tribe
"I appeal to any white man to say if ever he entered Logan's cabin and hungry, I gave him not meat; if he ever came cold or naked and I gave him not meat; if he ever came cold or naked and I gave him not clothing.
"During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his tent, an advocate for peace. Nay, such was my love for the whites that those of my country pointed at me as I passed and said, 'Logan is the friend of the white man.' I had even thought to have lived with you but for the injuries of one man. Colonel Cresap, the last spring in cold blood and unprovoked murdered all the relatives of Logan, not sparing even my women and children. There runs not a drop of blood in my veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it. I have killed many. I have fully glutted my vengeance.
"For my country, I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor the thought that mine is the joy of fear. Logan never felt fear. He will not turn on his heel to save his life.
"Who is there to mourn for Logan? Not one."
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 37° 40.376′ N, 82° 16.711′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Williamson, Mingo County (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia (Mingo County) / Kentucky (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Williamson (about 600 feet away); Williamson and the Railroad (about 600 feet away); Williamson Historic District (about 700 feet away); The Ohio Extension (approx. 3.4 miles away); Baby’s Grave Site (approx. 4.3 miles away in Kentucky). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamson.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
