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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNBK_john-t-myers_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Named July 12, 1997to honor John T. MyersU.S. Representative, 7th District, IN1966-1996. For dedicated service to the Greater Lafayette community. Friend, advocate, champion of constituents. With special thanks for advancing Lafayette Railroad Rel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNA4_cairo-skywatch-tower_West-Lafayette-IN.html
U.S. Air Force commissioned observation tower August 16, 1952 for Operation Skywatch, part of Civilian Ground Observation Corps during Korean War. Constructed by community volunteers. Approximately ninety people alternated shifts to maintain twent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMS0_liberty-tree_West-Lafayette-IN.html
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
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKR_trail-of-death_West-Lafayette-IN.html
In 1838 some 800 Potawatomi Indians, being forcibly removed from Marshall County to Kansas, camped along this road, the LaGrange-Logansport State Road. On this "trail of death", scores of Native Americans suffered and died. The mother of Chief We-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKQ_trail-of-death_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Over 850 Potawatomi Indians camped here on the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Sept. 13, 1838, on the forced removal from Indiana to Kansas. There were 106 sick so two doctors were called in, Drs. Ritchie & son. Sanford Cox later wrote…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3TX_prophets-rock_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Where the Prophet sat and sang to encourage the Indians in the battle of Nov. 8th 1811.
Erected 1929 by General De Lafayette Chapter D.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3TW_potawatomi-trail-of-death-route_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Indiana to Kansas, September 4 - November 4, 1838
The 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe on this site was decisive, leading to the loss of their homelands and the removal of Indians from Indiana.
At Gunpoint, about 850 Potawatomi passed this location…