The History of Indian Lake
The Indian Lake Region was inhabited by Native American Indian cultures long before white settlers. The Shawnee, Cherokee and Wyandot Tribes were the primary inhabitants, The Algonquin, Delaware and Ottawa tribes also had settlements nearby. Many of the tribes in this area were part of the Lenape culture, having migrated from the New York/Pennsylvania area during colonial times. Recently Lenape DNA markers were found to be present in Icelandic (Viking) Lineage, and some evidence suggests that Indian tribes likewise contain Viking DNA. The tribes in this area were predominately farmers, drawn to the region by the natural springs, abundant game and rich soil. In 1794, General Anthony Wayne defeated Chief Blue Jacket and the allied Indian Nations at Fallen Timbers in Northwest Ohio. The resulting Treaty of Greenville gave the Indians land north of a treaty line running through Logan County. The United States received two-thirds of Ohio in this treaty. Indians remaining in the area eventually relocated in the Lewistown Reservation. In later years and after additional treaties, they were forced to move and settle on reservations in Kansas and Oklahoma. By 1846, few Indians remained in Ohio. Although they left the area, many landmarks remain that are named in their honor and serve as a tribute to their rich, traditional culture. The Name Indian| HM Number | HM1YU4 |
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| Year Placed | 2017 |
| Placed By | The Indian Lake Historical Society |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, June 9th, 2017 at 9:02am PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17T E 254589 N 4484283 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.47300000, -83.89490000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 28.38', W 83° 53.694' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 28' 22.8" N, 83° 53' 41.64" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 937 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling West |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 130 Wilgus Ct, Russells Point OH 43348, US |
| Alternative Maps | Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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