Trail of Death ~ Huntsville, MO - Trail of Tears on Waymarking.com

Marker Erected by: Huntsville Missouri Historical Society.
Date Marker Erected: 1997.
County of Marker: Randolph County.

Marker Text:

TRAIL OF DEATH
On October 17 & 18, 1838, about 850 Potawatomi Indians camped near Huntsville on their way from northern Indiana to Kansas, a forced march accompanied by soldiers. Having traveled 13 miles in cold rain, a flooded camp caused them to stay a second day.

Routes: Northern Route Address if available: Main St. & Library St., courthouse lawn Huntsville, MO USA Additional Information: Trying to tie down all the markers and the trail itself, 24 known (could be more) from Twin Lakes, Indiana to Osawatomie, Kansas the extent of the trail. Additional Coordinates: Not Listed Marker Website: Not listed

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