Pendleton in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indians Murdered 1824
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
1. Indians Murdered 1824 Marker
Side A
U.S. took American Indian lands in central Indiana by treaty in 1818. Some Indian villages and camps remained in the area as white settlers rushed to buy land. In the spring of 1824, white men murdered nine Indian men, women and children living at their winter camp on a stream about eight miles east of here. White residents soon arrested all but one of the culprits. (Continued on other side)
Side B
To allay fears of settlers and Indians, U.S. Indian Agent John Johnston used federal funds to provide supplies to families of Indian victims and to build a log jail near here to secure the accused. Following jury trials, three perpetrators were hanged in 1825; Governor James Ray pardoned one young man. In this rare case, Indians obtained some justice from U.S. law.
Erected 2017 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement. (Marker Number 48.2017.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 40° 0.386′ N, 85° 44.698′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Indiana, in Madison County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abolitionists Mobbed (a few steps from this marker); Three White Men Were Hung Here (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Falls (about 300 feet away); William (Bill) Walker (about 500 feet away); Falls Park (about 700 feet away); The A.B. Taylor House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cook's Opera House (approx. ¼ mile away); Interurban Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
2. Indians Murdered 1824 Marker
Side B
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
3. Indians Murdered 1824 Marker
Looking north on Pendleton Ave. Abolitionists Mobbed marker is in foreground.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
4. Indians Murdered 1824 Marker
Looking south along Pendleton Ave. Marker is in foreground.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
5. Indians Murdered 1824 Marker
"Indians Murdered" and "Abolitionists Mobbed" markers with Fall Creek in background.
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