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

Godfroy Reserve

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 16, 2013

1. Godfroy Reserve Marker

Inscription. Reserved by U.S. to Chief Francois Godfroy of the Miami Nation of Indians by treaty at St. Mary's, Ohio, 6 October 1818, 3,840 acres on Salamonie River at La Petite Prairie, Harrison Township, Blackford County; reserve lands sold 1827, 1836.

Erected 1989 by Francois Godfroy Chapter of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). (Marker Number 05.1989.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1818.

Location. 40° 33.238′ N, 85° 16.655′ W. Marker is in Montpelier, Indiana, in Blackford County. It is at the intersection of E. Huntington St (State Road 18) and S. Main St, on the right when traveling east on E. Huntington St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montpelier IN 47359, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Astronaut Kevin Ford Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Forever Honoring The Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Post No. 156 Veterans Memorial (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Montpelier Alumni Who Taught in Montpeliers Schools (about 400 feet away); Montpelier Carnegie Library (about 400 feet away); F-84 F Thunder Streak (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Station on the Underground Railroad (approx. 6.9 miles away); C.C. Paxson Donated-Cemetery (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montpelier.

Additional commentary.
1. Indian Statue
The Indian statue was given to the City of Montpelier by Larry P. Godfroy, Chief Miami Indians, in January 1984.

— Submitted March 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.

Godfroy Reserve Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 16, 2013

2. Godfroy Reserve Marker and Statue

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 16, 2013

3. Godfroy Reserve Marker and Statue

At southeast corner of intersection of
E. Huntington Street and S. Main Street

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 29, 2023

4. Godfroy Reserve Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,400 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.