Tekonsha Township in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Te-Kon-Qua-Sha
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
1. Te-Kon-Qua-Sha Marker
In commemoration of
Te-kon-qua-sha
1768 ★ 1825
Chief of the Pottowatomies
This village - Tekonsha - named in his honor, is located on the site of the old Indian village governed by that chief.
Erected 1924 by The Community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.
Location. 42° 5.398′ N, 84° 59.233′ W. Marker is in Tekonsha, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is in Tekonsha Township. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and South Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 South Main Street, Tekonsha MI 49092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tekonsha Village Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Harvey Randall House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Narrow Gauge Railway to the Cement Factory (approx. 7.4 miles away); Union City Creamery (approx. 7.4 miles away); Randall Dam & Start of Millrace (approx. 7.4 miles away); Coldwater River & Bridge
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
2. Te-Kon-Qua-Sha Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
3. Tekonsha
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
