Near Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Trail of Death
September 13, 1838
| | Lagrange on Wabash River | |
Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 31, 2010
1. Trail of Death Marker
Over 850 Potawatomi Indians camped here on the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Sept. 13, 1838, on the forced removal from Indiana to Kansas. There were 106 sick so two doctors were called in, Drs. Ritchie & son. Sanford Cox later wrote in old Settlers: tears fell from the cheek of the downcast warrior, old men trembled, matrons wept, the swarthy maidens cheek turned pale sad as a funeral procession.
Erected 2000 by Jim Crites, and Elders of The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1838.
Location. 40° 22.373′ N, 87° 5.479′ W. Marker is near Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. It is on County Road S 950 W south of County Road W 75 S, on the right when traveling south. Located in Tippecanoe County - at the Warren County Line next to the Wabash River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Granville (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Wea Plains (approx. 4.2 miles away); Davis Township - Maysville
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Other markers no longer nearby. Underground Railroad (was approx. 5.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Scott's Expedition (was approx. 6.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Trail of Death map. Potawatomi Web entry (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 28, 2024
2. Trail of Death Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 31, 2010
3. Trail of Death Marker
Native American profile was originally painted facing other direction
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,083 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
