First post in Indiana area built nearby in 1717 by French Canada to counter British expansion in valleys of Wabash and Ohio rivers. Served as trade and communication post. French surrendered fort to British in 1761 during the French and Indian War. . . . — — Map (db m36207) HM
This "Liberty Tree" has been planted in honor of those Patriots laid to rest in Tippecanoe County and the State of Indiana whose service and sacrifices helped form this nation during its War for Independence — — Map (db m245689) WM
First Bridge at this site a three span wooden toll bridge erected in 1865. Purchased by Tippecanoe County in 1871.
Second Bridge, a steel three span bridge erected in 1889. Rendered useless by the flood of March 18, 1913. Low water elevation . . . — — Map (db m35224) HM
Used by Indian tribes and often traveled by Chief Tecumseh prior to defeat of his warriors by Gen. William Henry Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe on November 7, 1811. — — Map (db m34920) HM
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was called "Wah-bah-shik-ki" by the Miami. The French called it the "Oua-ba-che." It was the principal route connecting Quebec and New Orleans. The Miami, Potawatomi, Mascouten, Wea, Kickapoo, and Piankashaw Indians lived in . . . — — Map (db m217625) HM
The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) was developed at the
USDA National Runoff and Soil Loss Data Center at Purdue
University in a national effort led by Walter H. Wischmeier and
Dwight D. Smith. The USLE was published in 1965 in . . . — — Map (db m195101) HM
During the Spanish-American War in 1898,
the need for a flagpole on campus became evident.
Students donated $43, which G. W. Munroe, a future
professor, took to Purdue President James H. Smart.
President Smart accepted the gift and . . . — — Map (db m217626) HM
