Cambridge Township in Onsted in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bow and Arrow

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 10, 2023

1. Bow and Arrow Marker

Inscription.
,br>The oldest evidence of the use of a bow and arrow was found in South Africa from about 64,000 years ago. The earliest use of the bow and arrow in the Americas was by the Native Americans for hunting and tribal warfare. Archery was very important for Native Americans because it is how they provided food and protection for their tribes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 42° 3.506′ N, 84° 8.028′ W. Marker is in Onsted, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is in Cambridge Township. It is on U.S. 12, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7203 US-12, Onsted MI 49265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Sitting Bull (here, next to this marker); Lasso the Bull (here, next to this marker); David Crocket (a few steps from this marker); Sheriff Seth Bullock (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo Bill (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyatt Earp (within shouting distance of this marker); Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse James (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Onsted.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 10, 2023

2. Bow and Arrow Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.