Buckland in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
White Feather's Town
Shawnee Village on the Auglaize River
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 21, 2013
1. White Feather's Town Marker
The Shawnee chief Na-Wa-Ba-She-Ka or White Feather resided here- in the town which was located on both sides of the Auglaize River. A North- South trail paralleled the river and ran through the town on the east bank. The same trail went through an Indian field, considered old in 1832, which lay across the river from present Buckland. Buckland, platted in 1872, was originally called White Feather because of the proximity to the Indian town. On May 14, 1891 the name was changed to Buckland. Honoring General Buckland of Fremont, Ohio, one of the promoters of the railroad.
Erected 1980 by Auglaize County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.
Location. 40° 37.661′ N, 84° 15.558′ W. Marker is in Buckland, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is at the intersection of Cemetery Road and Main Street (Ohio Route 197), on the left when traveling east on Cemetery Road. marker is in a City Park, on cemetery Road at the corner of NW Oak Street. Cemetery Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mystery Stone (a few steps from this marker); Fort Amanda (approx. 3.7 miles away); Fort Amanda Monument (approx. 3.7 miles away); Sketch of a Soldier (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Amanda (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Fort: Supply Depot (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Fort: Construction (approx. 3.7 miles away); Strategic Location (approx. 3.8 miles away).
More about this marker. There are other un-related markers at this site
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 21, 2013
2. White Feather's Town Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 21, 2013
3. White Feather's Town Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,240 times since then and 87 times this year. Last updated on June 28, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
