Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
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Chief Cornstalk
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 9, 2009
1. Chief Cornstalk Marker
Inscription.
Chief Cornstalk. . In this monument rests the remains of Keigh-tugh-qua, better known as Cornstalk to the early settlers and frontiersman. Chief Cornstalk was well known and respected by the white settlers and Indian tribes of the Ohio Valley. As chief of the Shawnees and head of the Northwestern Confederated Tribes, Cornstalk decided to make peace with the white man. However, he was forced to lead the attack on the "Long Knives" at the Battle of Point Pleasant on October 10, 1774. Although he survived the battle he died just three years later.
In this monument rests the remains of Keigh-tugh-qua, better known as Cornstalk to the early settlers and frontiersman. Chief Cornstalk was well known and respected by the white settlers and Indian tribes of the Ohio Valley. As chief of the Shawnees and head of the Northwestern Confederated Tribes, Cornstalk decided to make peace with the white man. However, he was forced to lead the attack on the "Long Knives" at the Battle of Point Pleasant on October 10, 1774. Although he survived the battle he died just three years later.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 50.384′ N, 82° 8.458′ W. Marker was in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker could be reached from 1st Street just west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 105e 1st St, Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Chief Cornstalk (here, next to this marker); Water Panther Stone (a few steps from this marker); Ann Bailey
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker was replaced by the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2022, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo1. submitted on July 13, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
