Mississinewa Battlefield - Jalapa, IN
Posted by: 
bluesneaky
N 40° 37.784 W 085° 44.101
16T E 606981 N 4498425
One of the first actions ordered by General William Henry Harrison in the war of 1812
Waymark Code: WMEJ5V
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2012
Views: 4
The marker is located at the far end of the parking area, its hard to miss but the battleground entrance could be missed if you are not looking for it when you get close. It is just before the road takes a sharp turn which can be seen ahead at the entrance to the battleground. It is a quiet and pretty place now. The graves of 12 soldiers are found at the site along with two memorials commemorating the soldiers and Indians who fought and gave their lives here in December of 1812
The marker reads:
On December 17 1812, Lt. Colonel John Campbell with 600 mounted troops arrived at this site with orders to destroy the Miami Indiana 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 Indianans. 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 18th, 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 Indianans gave their lives in defense of their lands. Having had 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 and Miami Indianas
Name of War: 1812
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 12/17/1812
Date of Battle (End): 12/18/1812
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.