Near Adamsboro in Cass County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wilkinson's Expedition
(Indian War)
— July - August 1791 —
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 30, 2023
1. Wilkinson's Expedition Marker
To rescue women and children taken captive by angry Indian warriors, the U.S. called, in Kentucky District, for volunteers. 800 men, many of them Revolutionary War veterans, at once responded, each bringing his own horse and gun. Of these, 525 were picked: Cream of the Crop, --the very flower of pioneer Kentucky manhood. Smartly led, this task-force overcame distance, swamps and unbridged rivers; surprised and destroyed this great den of raiders; and got this band to make peace! The cost of human lives was only twelve.
Some may jeer, --may yearn for bigger and bloodier battles, with scores killed and many reduced to suffering derelicts. But no war veteran is apt to do so. Certainly, no mother of sons ever would. President Washington was sorry even any Indians had to be killed. But of the Kentuckians who here so well served our country, and were so merciful and well-behaved, he told Congress: "(Their) enterprise, intrepidity, and good conduct are entitled to peculiar commendation." May his words forever echo down through the ages!
Erected 1966 by L'Anguille (Long Eel) Valley Historical Association, Logansport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 40° 48.253′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Miami Indian Village (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilkinson's Expedition / James Wilkinson (1757-1825) (about 600 feet away); Olde Towne Battle (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dentzel Carousel (approx. 6˝ miles away); Potawatomi Encampment (approx. 6.6 miles away); Wilmer Flory Daylilies (approx. 6.7 miles away); Logansport Settlers in the Ninth Street Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); The Kendrick-Baldwin Home (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adamsboro.
More about this marker. This marker is off the road a bit behind a garage, but is on county property. Marker sits atop the graves of two U.S. Soldiers. John Bartlett and Unknown.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 30, 2023
2. Wilkinson's Expedition Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 30, 2023
3. Wilkinson's Expedition Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 30, 2023
4. Grave's of John Bartlett and Unknown Soldier under the marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 30, 2023
5. Drive you take to get to this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
