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 Potawatomi "Trail of Death" March - Wellington, MO Posted by:  YoSam.
N 39° 08.050 W 093° 58.953
15S E 415079 N 4332124
Oct. 27 & 28, 1838. A child died today.
Waymark Code: WM41KJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2008
Views: 49
Marker Erected by: Boy Scout Troop #317, on behalf of the Wellington Community.
Date Marker Erected: Aug. 26, 2000.
County of Marker: Lafayette County.
Marker Text:
POTAWATOMI "TRAIL OF DEATH" MARCH
SEPT. - NOV. 1838
On Saturday October 27th, the Potawatomi Indians camped in Wellington at the Little Schuy Creek (Big Sni).
On Sunday October 28, a Potawatomi child died.
Routes: Northern Route
Address if available:
Walnut St. & MO-224, city park,
Wellington, MO USA
Additional Information: This is the farthest west marker I have. Of the 24 known to me, I have more than half, and will continue to search for more from their journey from Twin Lakes, Indiana to Osawatomie, Kansas.
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
Marker Website: Not listed
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