Tippecanoe Township near Battle Ground in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Medicine Lodge
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026
1. Medicine Lodge Marker
A medicine lodge is a place of religious ceremony and physical healing. It is a space separated from normal daily life. The construction of a medicine lodge is a ceremonial activity, and the materials used are treated with great respect and care. Some lodges are fully above ground, while others are partially buried.
Within each tribe, there are certain individuals who are recognized as spiritual leaders. The English used the term "medicine man" or "shaman." More appropriately, this person would be called a Spiritual Elder - a man or woman with skills and knowledge about healing.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine.
Location. 40° 29.904′ N, 86° 49.761′ W. Marker is near Battle Ground, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. It is in Tippecanoe Township. It is at the intersection of Indiana Route 225 and Pretty Prairie Road, on the right when traveling south on Indiana Route 225. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chief's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Village Structures (a few steps from this marker); Granary (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodland Indian Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana State Parks (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Prophetstown Story (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indiana State Parks: the First 100 Years (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Prophetstown State Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Ground.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026
2. Medicine Lodge Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026
3. Medicine Lodge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
