Historic Markers - Chief Cornstalk's Village IN243

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Chief Cornstalk's Village IN243

Chief Peter Cornstalk's village of Snakefish (Eel River) tribe of Miami Indians was located three miles from here along Cornstalk Creek. Wigwams and Indian burial ground were near the little Harshbarger family cemetery. The Indians lived at peace with settlers moving here in the 1800s.

Erected by Montgomery County Historical Society, 1982.

US-231 & CR-1150S, @ Parkersburg Spring, Parkersburg, Montgomery County Indiana


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