Mississinewa Battlefield - Jalapa, IN
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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
Waymark Code: WMEJ57
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2012
Views: 7
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.
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.
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Indiana DNR
Location/Address:
County Road 308 West
Jalapa, IN
County/Province: Marion
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Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
Website (related) if available: Not listed
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: Not listed
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