Zanesfield in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
1. Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah Marker
This monument erected in memory of Isaac Zane, White Eagle of the Wyandots, and his Indian wife, Princess Myeerah, who devoted their lives to bring peace and good will between the white and red racesNear this spot established a home, raising a family of seven. Three sons and four daughters.
The Princess died in Feb. and the Eagle in Oct. 1816. A few feet east of this boulder they rest in unmarked graves.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 40° 20.21′ N, 83° 40.633′ W. Marker is in Zanesfield, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker can be reached from Sandusky Street (County Route 5) south of Columbus Street (County Route 153). This historical marker is located in the backyard of an establishment called "Myeerah's Inn," which is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Sandusky and Columbus Streets, in business district of Zanesfield. It is just a stone's throw northeast from
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Fort Wapatomica (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Isaac Zane (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Simon Kenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Zanesfield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); China Flats (about 600 feet away); Helen Wonders Blue Memorial Park (about 800 feet away); Ebenezer Zane Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Simon Kenton / Historical Home Site (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zanesfield.
Additional commentary.
1. Myeerah
The name Princess is not of our Native heritage.
It is a name applied by Europeans.
Historically,caucasians continue to use the word in error.
— Submitted February 15, 2014.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
2. Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah Marker
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
3. Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah Marker
View of historical marker in the left foreground and of the Zane - Kenton Memorial in the distant right background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
4. Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah Marker
View of the Sandusky Street side of the "Myeerah Inn" in the right foreground (historical marker is behind this establishment) and the Zane - Kenton Memorial is just down the street behind the white barriers.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,917 times since then and 249 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
