Rochester in Fulton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ga bgojwébnegéjuk Mural
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
1. Ga bgojwébnegéjuk Mural Marker
Title: Ga bgojwébnegéjuk
Potawatomi for: Those that were uprooted from their natural place
This mural is to honor the Native Americans who were forced from their lands in this area to reservations located in Kansas. This removal took place in 1838 and is referred to as: 'Mbomyéw' - The Trail of Death. It is recorded that on September 5, 1838 they marched down Rochester's Main Street as part of their 660 mile journey, the equivalent of 1,320,000 steps.
Project by: Fult Tilt Arts (Christine Walsh & Erica Coffing)
A Special Thanks To: Terry Lee, Jennifer Weinert, Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Blake Norton & Robert Collins), Potawatomi Trail of Death Assn a branch of the Fulton County Historical Society, REMC, Split Road Media
Activities are made possible in part by the St. Joseph Community Foundation, and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Adities Endowment for the Arts.
Erected by Community Foundation Of St. Joseph County - Indiana Arts Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1838.
Location. 41° 3.931′ N, 86° 12.967′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Potawatomi "Trail of Death" (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Rochester College (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); W. W. I War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton County Courthouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll - Fulton County Indiana (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
2. Ga bgojwébnegéjuk Mural Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
