Mississinewa Battlefield
N 40° 38.379 W 085° 44.702
16T E 606118 N 4499513
Marker is near Marion, Indiana, in Grant County. Marker can be reached from County Route 360W near County Route W600N. The markers and graves are off of the road, on a gravel road. Just past the trees, you will find the Mississinewa River.
Waymark Code: WMARR0
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2011
Views: 2
On Dec. 17, 1812, Lt. Colonel John B. Campbell with 600 mounted troops arrived at this site under orders to destroy the Miami Indian Villages along the Mississinewa River from here to the present site of Peru. The destruction of the village on this site resulted in the loss of the lives of two soldiers and eight Indians. Following the attack here, Campbell's force proceeded two miles down the river and destroyed two more villages before returning here to camp for the night. Shortly before dawn on December 18, a force of Miami Indians attacked Campbell's camp. The two hour battle resulted in 10 soldiers being killed and 48 wounded. Approximately 40 Miami and Delaware Indians gave their lives in the defense of their lands. Having over 100 of his horses killed and fearing a second attack, Campbell ordered his troops to return to Fort Greenville late in the afternoon of the 18th. This action was one of the first ordered by General William Henry Harrison during the War of 1812.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Mississinewa
Name of War: War of 1812
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 12/17/1812
Date of Battle (End): 12/18/1812
Parking: Not Listed
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