Near New Paris in Elkhart County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Five Medals Village
Photographed By Dave Zollinger, April 24, 2010
1. Five Medals Village Marker
Note that marker is worn, has been vandalized, and is partially overgrown.
Near this spot stood the village of the
Potawatomi War Chief Five Medals, whose
Indian name was Onaska. This chief ceased
hostilities against the United States
government after signing the Greenville Treaty, 1795.He met with Presidents George Washington 1796 and Thomas Jefferson 1801. Five Medals remained peaceful toward the U.S. government even though this village was destroyed by U.S. troops in 1812 and again in 1813.
The remains of Five Medals rest in this vicinity, forever embraced by mother earth which the Potawatomi so cherished.
Erected 1990 by Elkhart County Historical Society, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 41° 31.033′ N, 85° 49.004′ W. Marker is near New Paris, Indiana, in Elkhart County. Marker is on County
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wyland Brothers Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); New Paris World War II Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Waterford Elementary School (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site Of The First School House In Elkhart County (approx. 1.9 miles away); Jackson Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); A History of the Winona / Bethany Christian Schools (approx. 2.1 miles away); Violett Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Engines of the Winona (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Paris.
More about this marker. Marker is visible from County Road 142, but cannot be read from the road. Park in the parking lot at the corner of County Road 29 and County Road 142 and you can walk to the marker which is just a few yards east of the lot.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry about Chief Five Medals. (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana.)
Photographed By Dave Zollinger, April 24, 2010
2. Five Medals Village Marker
Photographed By Dave Zollinger, April 24, 2010
3. Five Medals Village Marker
Looking east along County Road 142 towards the marker from County Road 29. Marker is visible at right edge of fence, left of the utility pole.
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 31, 2014
4. Five Medals Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,056 times since then and 239 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana. 4. submitted on April 2, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
