Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tippecanoe County

Organized in 1826

— Named for the Tippecanoe River —

Tippecanoe County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

1. Tippecanoe County Marker

Inscription. In the early 19th century, Shawnee Chief Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa (The Prophet), created a united Native American force with which they hoped to drive white settlers south of the Ohio River. The capital of this Indian confederacy was located at Prophetstown, where more than 1,000 warriors met and trained for battle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 39° 46.108′ N, 86° 10.204′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grant County (here, next to this marker); Boone County (here, next to this marker); Jackson County (here, next to this marker); Newton County (here, next to this marker); Dubois County (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph County (a few steps from this marker); Vermillion County

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(a few steps from this marker); Perry County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Tippecanoe County. (Submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. Counties
This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

— Submitted January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

2. Tippecanoe County Marker

This marker is the last one on the left.

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

3. Location of the marker

Painting by Owen Staples, 1915

4. Tecumseh

Tecumseh established his confederacy capital in the county.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.