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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBE_lincoln-in-lafayette_Lafayette-IN.html
"We are united in one feeling for the Union. We believe in...every star and stripe of the glorious flag." On these tracks Abraham Lincoln stopped in Lafayette and spoke those Unifying words on Feb 11, 1861 on his "Whistle Stop Tour" en route to Wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2Q_post-ouiatenon-site_West-Lafayette-IN.html
French and Indian Trade was significant in this area prior to 1700. To protect it Post Ouiatenon was established. One Mile West
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BC3_highland-park_Lafayette-IN.html
Neighborhood in late-Victorian "landscape garden suburb" style, designed by Cincinnati firm, Earnshaw and Punshon. Platted 1891, 1893. Houses are of a wide variety of architectural styles. Important for this suburban development was 1892 spur on e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO8N_stricken-down-in-the-performance-of-duty_West-Lafayette-IN.html
In tribute to Major Joseph Hamilton Daviess, Grand Master of Masons in Kentucky, who fell in battle here, and to the many Freemasons of General Harrison's command whose valor is held in grateful remembrance.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO7S_the-methodist-camp_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Left Side Text In 1857, leaders of the Methodist Church choose this site to serve as the Battle Ground Collegiate Institute. The site was chosen because of its historic significance, its natural features, and its close proximity to the railro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO7Q_prophets-town_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Established in 1808 by Tecumseh and the Prophet as the capital of their pan-Indian confederacy. Led by Tecumseh, representatives of many midwestern Indian nations met and lived here in an attempt to build the greatest Indian resistance movement in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO7M_tippecanoe-battlefield-memorial_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Panel One American Forces.Men engaged. 910.General Wm. Henry Harrison Commanding attacked at 4: O'Clock A. M. Indian forces led by Prophet. Number engaged about the same as AmericansLoss. Americans. Killed 37. " Wounded 151.Indian loss unknow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO72_fort-quiatenon_West-Lafayette-IN.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO71_site-of-the-birth-place-of-rev-anthony-foucher_West-Lafayette-IN.html
The first American Priestof the West.July 22, 1741 —— June 12, 1812
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO70_the-battle-of-tippecanoe_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Here, on this site, military forces commanded by General William Henry Harrison, engaged in battle with the Indians of the Wabash country led by The Prophet, brother of the great Indian leader, Tecumseh. This battle destroyed forever the hope of T…
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