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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G7Q_settlers-cabin_Wabash-IN.html
The first settlements in Wabash County soon followed the Treaty of 1826. The treaty grounds became known as the headquarters for new comers.
The Samueal McClure, Sr. family moved to the treaty grounds in January, 1827. They later built a log cabi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G79_the-wabash-river_Wabash-IN.html
The Wabash River begins as a small stream near Fort Recovery, Ohio and passes through 16 Indiana counties on its 500 mile journey to its confluence with the Ohio River.
The river was named Wah-Bah-Shi -Ka, meaning "water over the white rocks…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G78_paradise-spring-historical-park_Wabash-IN.html
Paradise Spring Historical Park is rich with history. In 1826, United States representatives met on this site with the chiefs of the Miami and the Potowatami tribes. A treaty was signed allowing for white settlement of land in northern Indiana and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G77_the-wabash-river-and-the-big-four-cut_Wabash-IN.html
In 1896, with the aid of dynamite, mules, and strong backs, railroad workers began cutting through the ancient Wabash Reef thus creating the "Big Four Cut."
The Wabash Reef, located northeast of the park and visible from where you are st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G5T_kin-com-a-ong-spring_Wabash-IN.html
The treaty between the United States and the Miami Tribe of Indians was held near this spring October 23, 1826 U.S. Commissioners Louis Cass, James B. Ray and John Tipton.
Erected Indiana Centennial Year 1916
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G5S_brush-carbon-arc-light_Wabash-IN.html
Hanging from this pole is a 2/3 size replica of the actual Brush Carbon Arc light. Four of these were attached to the top of the Wabash County Courthouse in 1880, thus making Wabash the first electrically lighted city in the world.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G5R_thomas-f-payne-modoc_Wabash-IN.html
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Thomas F. Payne
The New Bradley Building
Thomas Payne constructed this historic building in 1868 for a woodworking and furniture shop that was without equal within 100 miles. In 1920, the Bradley family, with architect A.M. Strauss, c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DKQ_metocinyahs-village_La-Fontaine-IN.html
About 1747 the British encouraged the Miami at Kekionga to leave the French influence for their protection and cheaper trade goods at Pickawillany. The British post near Piqua, Ohio. Osandish, grandfather of Metocinyah, died shortly after he led h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CP1_hanging-rock_Lagro-IN.html
The Legend of Hanging RockWy-nu-sa was a beautiful Miami Indian maiden who thought she was in love with two handsome, strong, stalwart Indian braves. Both of the young men were deeply in love with the maiden, too, but she was not able to decide wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CON_miami-indian-memorial_La-Fontaine-IN.html
Chief Metocinyah, whose village was destroyed by Campbell's troops during the Mississinewa Expedition of 1812, has been credited with quieting the Miami after the invasion. This service to the Americans is believed to be the reason his band was gi…