Monday, June 15, 2009

In Memory of the American Indians

Turkey Foot Rock and Indian Monument
Indian Monument at Fallen Timbers


Turkey Foot Rock, Fallen Timbers


TURKEY FOOT ROCK

ON THIS ROCK ACCORDING TO TRADITION, CHIEF TURKEY FOOT OF THE OTTAWA INDIANS RALLIED HIS WARRIORS DURING THE BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS. HERE HE WAS KILLED. AND FOR MANY YEARS TRIBESMEN MADE OFFERINGS OF TOBACCO ON THIS ROCK TO APPEASE THE GREAT SPIRIT.

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