Near La Fontaine in Grant County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Miami Indian Cemetery
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
1. Miami Indian Cemetery Marker
The largest Indian cemetery in Indiana. Few graves are marked. The Indians buried here are largely descendants of Chief Metocinya and include Meshingomesia and his family. The first burial was probably in 1873. Burial was contrary to Indian tradition and reflects Christian influence.
An Indian Baptist Church and an Indian school were located here. Otto Winger taught at the school 1895-1898. This land is part of the last Indian reservation in Indiana. The site of the battle of Mississinewa (1812) may be seen along the Mississinewa River to the southwest.
Erected 1972 by Society of Indiana Pioneers. (Marker Number 27.1972.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 40° 38.4′ N, 85° 43.828′ W. Marker is near La Fontaine, Indiana, in Grant County. Marker is on County Road 600
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chief Meshingomesia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mississinewa Battlefield (approx. ¾ mile away); Here on December 17-18, 1812 (approx. ¾ mile away); Conner's Mill (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Battle Of Mississinewa (approx. one mile away); Miami Indian Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Metocinyah's Village (approx. 1.7 miles away); La Fontaine Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Fontaine.
Also see . . . Meshingomesia (Mihsiinkweemisa) Cemetery and Indian School Historic District. The site is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The link is to the National Register registration form and includes detailed history and information on the cemetery and school. (Submitted on January 16, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 8, 2011
2. Miami Indian Cemetery Marker
on County Road 600N
on County Road 600N
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 8, 2011
3. Miami Indian Cemetery Marker
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
4. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
5. Looking toward the school house and cemetery from the roadside marker.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
6. Name and date on the Indian school house still on the site.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
7. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemtery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
8. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
9. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
10. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
11. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
12. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
13. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
14. Markers in the Miami Indian Cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
15. Back of the school house, as seen from the cemetery.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
16. Side of the school house.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
17. Front of the Indian school house.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 1, 2007
18. This sign directing us to the historical marker is at the corner of 600 N.
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 8, 2011
19. 2009 Cemetery Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 4,800 times since then and 111 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on July 2, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. submitted on July 2, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 19. submitted on November 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
