Springfield in Clark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
1. General George Rogers Clark Marker
View of the front (south) side of this historical marker.
[Front Side of Marker]General
George Rogers
Clark
With his Kentucky soldiers
Defeated and drove
From this region
The Shawnee Indians
August 8 1780
Thus aiding to make
The Northwest Territory
Part of the United States
[Reverse Side of Marker]
The Great Indian Chief
Was born here in the
Shawnee Village
of Piqua
About 1768
Erected 1924 by The Clark County Historical Society with the aid of the State of Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 39° 54.575′ N, 83° 54.732′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County. Marker is on Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) north of Lower Valley Pike, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located in George Rogers Clark Historical Park, near the park's southwest boundary, on the southern crest of the
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
2. Tecumseh Marker
View of the back (north) side of the historical marker.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Keifer Cabin Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Piqua, or Picawey (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Piqua (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peckuwe Shawnee Memorial (about 500 feet away); Tecumseh (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of Those Men Who Died in the Battle of Piqua (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Piqua (approx. half a mile away); Enon Civil War Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. George R. Clark. This is a link to information provided by "Ohio History Central." (Submitted on September 6, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. George Rogers Clark. This is a link to information provided by NNDB. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. George Rogers Clark: Kentucky Frontiersman, Hero, and Founder of Louisville. This is a link
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
3. General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh Marker
4. George Rogers Clark. This is a link to information provided by "Touring Ohio." (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
5. Tecumseh. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
6. Tecumseh. This is a link to information provided by Ohio History Central. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
7. Battle of Piqua. This is a link to information provided by Ohio History Central. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
8. Battle of Piqua. This is a link to information provided by Touring Ohio. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
9. Battle of Piqua. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
4. General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh Marker
View of the sculpting of young Tecumseh being taught his warrior skills by a older warrior (probably his older brother). This sculpting is on the north side of the historical marker, on the backside of the sculpting of George Rogers Clark.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 4, 2010
5. General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh Marker
View looking north of the sculpting of George Rogers Clark that is situated at the top of this historical marker.
Photographed By Robert Baughman, November 10, 2020
6. General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh Marker
Photographed By Robert Baughman, November 10, 2020
7. General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh Marker
Photo is of 5 different dwelling styles on display.
Photographed By Robert Baughman, November 10, 2020
8. General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh Marker
Photo of 2 more living styles.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,033 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 11, 2020, by Robert Baughman of Bellefontaine, Ohio.
