Near Rochester in Fulton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Indian Village Chippewa-Nung
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Photographed by Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
1. Site of Indian Village Chippewa-Nung Marker
Where treaties were signed
which transferred the
Pottawattomies
from this territory to land
in the West
Here soldiers camped with
one thousand Indians on
the removal of the last of the
Pottawattomies in 1838
Erected 1922 by Manitou Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Rochester, Indiana.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Potawatomi Trail of Death series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 6.343′ N, 86° 13.226′ W. Marker is near Rochester, Indiana, in Fulton County. It is on North Old US Highway 31 north of County Road E 350 N, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester IN 46975, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Michigan Road (here, next to this marker); William Polke Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); William Polke House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fulton County War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Father Petit and the Potawatomi 'Trail of Death' (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Potawatomi Trail of Death Assn. Association website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. 2003 Commemorative Caravan. Potawatomi - Trail of Death Association website entry:
This article has photos of the marker, the "2003 Trail of Death Commemorative Caravan", and other details. (Submitted on September 6, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Trail of Death. Potawatomi Web website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
2. Looking South - - Site of Indian Village Chippewa-Nung Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
3. Looking North - - Site of Indian Village Chippewa-Nung Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
4. Long View North - - Site of Indian Village Chippewa-Nung Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,032 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
