Huntington in Huntington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Forks of Wabash

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, July 8, 2011

1. Forks of Wabash Marker

Inscription. The junction of the Wabash and Little rivers, 100 yards south, was the western terminus of the Maumee-Wabash long portage and, in 1835, of the first section of the Wabash and Erie Canal. During the 18th century French and English traders passed this way and, in 1778, Henry Hamilton brought 171 British troops and 350 Indians with 40 boats through the portage enroute to retake Fort Sackville at Vincennes. Three Miami villages were located here and Chiefs Richardville and LaFontaine once lived here. The Forks was the scene of many Indian councils and the Miami Treaties of 1834, 1838 and 1840.

Erected by Society of Indiana Pioneers. (Marker Number 35.1972.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 40° 52.632′ N, 85° 31.824′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. It is at the intersection of West Park Drive and SR 9, on the right when traveling east on West Park

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Drive. This marker is approx. 100 yards East of the intersection of SR9 and West Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington IN 46750, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Treaty Grounds (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Chief Richardville (about 700 feet away); The Wabash & Erie Canal Fulfilled George Washington's Dream (approx. ¼ mile away); In 1835, The Wabash & Erie Canal Was Completed (approx. 0.3 miles away); The “Lime City” (approx. 1.2 miles away); Huntington Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Huntington Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (approx. 1.2

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, July 27, 2011

2. Forks of Wabash Marker

miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, October 2, 2022

3. Forks of Wabash Marker

With new Purple Heart Corridor Monument behind

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, July 27, 2011

4. Forks of Wabash Marker

Forks of the Wabash image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 26, 2012

5. Forks of the Wabash

The Little River is to the left,
the Wabash River is to the right

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 26, 2012

6. Forks of the Wabash

The Little River is at the bottom,
the Wabash River is at the top

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,269 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 2. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.