Logansport in Cass County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Potawatomi Encampment
— Trail of Death —
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
1. Potawatomi Encampment Marker
(Click on any of these photos to see the details.)
On this site in the Fall of 1838 they celebrated a Mass, received aid for the sick, and buried their dead.Erected 1988 by Cass County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 40° 45.862′ N, 86° 21.62′ W. Marker is in Logansport, Indiana, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Avenue (a.k.a. - St Rd 25) and Fulton Street, on the right when traveling south on Michigan Avenue (a.k.a. - St Rd 25). Located on the hill-side of the North/East lawn of "Memorial Hospital" in Logansport, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Logansport IN 46947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dentzel Carousel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Early Masonic Temple (approx. 0.7 miles away); W. W. I War Memorial - Cass County Indiana (approx. 0.7 miles away); Olde Towne Battle
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Also see . . .
1. "Logansport Hospital Grounds" ::. (Courtesy of Official Web-Site "Potawatomi - Trail of Death Association" Shirley Willard / Rochester, Indiana.) This article has photos of the marker and other details. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. History and More Items:. This Official Web-site of the "Potawatomi Trail of Death Association" (Shirley Willard / Rochester, Indiana) is the center of activity and information - with many excellent links. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
2. Wide View - - Potawatomi Encampment Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
3. Long View - - Potawatomi Encampment Marker
Photographed By Potawatomi Trail of Death Association, 1838
4. Potawatomi Trail of Death
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,161 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on November 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
