Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Chief Little Turtle
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
1. Chief Little Turtle Marker
I have to question the truth of part of the text; following the rout of Harmar, and the defeat of St. Clair, both armies retreated to Fort Washington (Cincinnati) I can’t see Little Turtle “hunting and fishing” just across the river. He was known to live near Ft. Wayne, Indiana during that time period.
This great Miami war chief fought to
protect the Indian hunting grounds of
Kentucky and the villages of
southern Ohio from the onrush of
American settlers. Little Turtle twice
led a confederation of Miami,
Shawnee and Delaware Indians in
victory against American armies.
In October 1790 he defeated an American
army led by General Josiah Harmar.
In November 1791 he defeated an army led
by General Arthur St. Clair. Between
battles, Little Turtle hunted and fished
in this part of northern Kentucky.After the Indians were defeated at Fallen Timbers in 1794, Little Turtle joined signing the Treaty of Greenville in 1795. He declared, “I am the last to sign it, and will be the last to break it.” He kept his word.
This sculpture made possible by:
Drees Homes
Sculptor: Robert C. Koepnick
Erected 1988 by An Official Project of - - The Greater Cincinnati Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1790.
Location. 39° 5.498′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John James Audubon (a few steps from this marker); James Bradley (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carneal House, ca. 1815 (about 500 feet away); Cincinnati Skyline Pre-1865 (about 600 feet away); Defending the Valley (about 600 feet away); The Civil War in Northern Kentucky (about 600 feet away); Flood Walls (about 600 feet away); A New Perspective: 1865-1900 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
More about this marker. marker is on the “River Walk” on Riverside Dr. at Shelby Str., at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers/
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
2. Chief Little Turtle Marker
full view of site
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
3. Chief Little Turtle statue
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
4. Chief Little Turtle site
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
