Near La Fontaine in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Metocinyah's Village
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
1. Metocinyah's Village Marker
About 1747 the British encouraged the Miami at Kekionga to leave the French influence for their protection and cheaper trade goods at Pickawillany. The British post near Piqua, Ohio. Osandish, grandfather of Metocinyah, died shortly after he led his band to the British. It is believed that his son, Aw-Taw-Waw-Taw did not return to Kekionga after the destruction of Pickawillany but took his band to Jocinah Creek in 1752. The Village under Metocinyah was destroyed by Campbell's troops in the Mississinewa Expedition of 1812 and it lost most of it's former importance when rebuilt cabins were strung out along Jocinah Creek and the burying ground was just downstream from its mouth. Meshingomesia was born here in 1782.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.
Location. 40° 39.474′ N, 85° 45.141′ W. Marker is near La Fontaine, Indiana, in Wabash County. Marker is on Unnamed Road, 0.1 miles west of S. Bruner Road (County Road E 1100S), on the left when traveling west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Miami Indian Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Meshingomesia (approx. 1.6 miles away); Miami Indian Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); La Fontaine Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named La Fontaine Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); Mississinewa Battlefield (approx. 2.1 miles away); Here on December 17-18, 1812 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Conner's Mill (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Fontaine.
Also see . . . Meshingomesia (Mihsiinkweemisa) Cemetery and Indian School Historic District. The link is to the National Register registration form for Meshingomesia Cemetery and Indian School and includes detailed history and information on the Miami in the Mississinewa River area. (Submitted on March 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
2. Metocinyah's Village Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
3. Metocinyah's Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
