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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAX_new-purchase-boundary_Marion-IN.html
In October 1818, Purchasing Commissioners Lewis Cass, Benjamin Parke and Governor Jonathan Jennings acquired Indian claims on the land shown on this marker. About one-third of modern Indiana was involved in this transaction.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAU_battle-of-mississinewa_Marion-IN.html
Two miles west. Site of battle fought Dec. 18, 1812, in which British-allied Miami Indians were defeated by U.S. troops and Militia under Col. John Campbell.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA0_paradise-spring-treaty-ground_Wabash-IN.html
At treaty ground (two blocks east) in October, 1826, Potawatomi and Miami tribes signed treaties with the United States ceding lands north of the Wabash River. The treaties included provisions for land for a canal and the Michigan Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9Z_first-electrically-lighted-city_Wabash-IN.html
On March 31, 1880, officials of Wabash began experimenting with Charles F. Brush's carbon-arc lights. Four 3,000 candlepower lamps were placed atop the courthouse and used to illuminate the town until September, 1888.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9Y_camp-wabash_Wabash-IN.html
Site of 11th Congressional District military camp used to rendezvous, recruit and organize the 75th, 89th, 101st, 118th and 153rd Indiana Regiments during the Civil War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9X_haynes-horseless-carriage_Kokomo-IN.html
Here on July 4, 1894, Elwood Haynes made the first test run of an automobile which he designed and built. His car reached a speed of about seven miles per hour over a six mile course on the Pumpkinvine Pike.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7N_eel-river-post-fort_Columbia-City-IN.html
Ten Rods North. Site of a Miami trading post 1762. Fortified by Chief Little Turtle 1779. House built for him after Greenville Treaty. Spared when Fort Razed by Colonel Simrall. Sept 1812. Funded by Col. Augustin de le Balme Chapter, Daughters …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7M_site-of-little-turtles-miami-village_Columbia-City-IN.html
Little Turtle (Mishikinoqkwa), c. 1747-1812, was born and raised here on the Eel (Kenapocomoco) River. The Miami village was destroyed by American troops in 1812 and most of the tribe was removed from Indiana by 1843.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7L_eel-river-battlefield_Columbia-City-IN.html
After General William Henry Harrison relieved Fort Wayne, he ordered Colonel James Simrall in September 1812 to prevent further Miami Indian attacks in the area. The Miamis fled as troops destroyed villages, crops, and supplies along Eel River; Mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7K_home-of-thomas-r-marshall_Columbia-City-IN.html
Born in North Manchester, March 14, 1854, he practiced law in Columbia City until his election as Governor of Indiana (1909-1913). Served two terms as Vice-President (1913-1921). Died June 1, 1925, and was buried in Indianapolis.