Near Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Papakeechie's Reserve
Photographed by Dave Zollinger, July 23, 2011
1. Papakeechie's Reserve Marker
You are now entering Papakeechie's Reservation, 36 square miles. This Miami Chief, also known as Flat Belly, held this land from 1828 to 1834 when it was returned to the National Government. It was later owned by the Wabash & Erie Canal.
You are now leaving Papakeechie's Reservation, 36 square miles. This Miami Chief, also known as Flat Belly, held this land from 1828 to 1834 when it was returned to the National Government. It was later owned by the Wabash & Erie Canal.
Erected 1962 by Indiana Historical Society. (Marker Number 43.1962.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 41° 25.033′ N, 85° 42.333′ W. Marker is near Syracuse, Indiana, in Kosciusko County. It is on Eli Lily Road 0.6 miles east of Warner Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7299 Eli Lilly Rd, Syracuse IN 46567, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Indian Hill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Crosson Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Last Tract of Land Owned by Miami
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Samuel Crosson (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Papakeechie's Reserve Marker Review. This marker is currently under review by the State of Indiana. (Submitted on July 23, 2011, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana.)
Photographed by Dave Zollinger, July 23, 2011
2. Papakeechie's Reserve Marker
Photographed by Dave Zollinger, July 23, 2011
3. Papakeechie's Reserve Marker
View of marker looking eastbound on Eli Lily Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2011, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,593 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
