Turkey Foot Rock
1994 / Creator Unknown / Monclova
This item has both a memorial plaque mounted on stone as well as a large rock as the actual memorial piece. It is a part of the Fallen Timbers Memorial set (see the Relation field: "Fallen Timbers Memorial"). Since it was created and installed at a separate time, it is listed here separately. This memorial honors the lives of the American Indians died during the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Title
Turkey Foot Rock
Description
This item has both a memorial plaque mounted on stone as well as a large rock as the actual memorial piece. It is a part of the Fallen Timbers Memorial set (see the Relation field: "Fallen Timbers Memorial"). Since it was created and installed at a separate time, it is listed here separately. This memorial honors the lives of the American Indians died during the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Date
1994
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Relation
Identifier
2094
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Near the Fallen Timbers Monument. The park is owned and managed by Metroparks Toledo.
Provider Qualifier
Erected by
Provider Entity
The Fallen Timbers Commemoration Committee and the American Indian Intertribal Association
Inscription
The plaque above the stone reads,
"In memory of all the American Indians who gave their lives at this place, including members of the following tribes."/
"Chippewa Delaware Miami Mingo Ottawa Potawatami Shawnee Wyandot"/
"Dedicated August 20, 1994 at the 200th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Fallen Timbers."
"In memory of all the American Indians who gave their lives at this place, including members of the following tribes."/
"Chippewa Delaware Miami Mingo Ottawa Potawatami Shawnee Wyandot"/
"Dedicated August 20, 1994 at the 200th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Fallen Timbers."
The plaque mounted in front of the rock reads,
"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 the rock to appease the Great Spirit."
"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 the rock to appease the Great Spirit."
The rear of the memorial is carved with the words,
"Erected by The Fallen Timbers Commemoration Committee and the American Indian Intertribal Association"
"Erected by The Fallen Timbers Commemoration Committee and the American Indian Intertribal Association"
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