Delaware County Historical Society history trail
History Trail,-Wah-me-ka-me-kunk site,-(Muncie Star, Our Neighborhood, 1-3-1962)
| Description: |
On boulder: This boulder marks the traditional site of Wah-Pe-Kah-Me-Kunk, the White River town of the Munsee clan of Delaware Indians. It is, also, a memorial to Joshua, a Christian Indian, who was burned by the tribe, March 1806. A martyr to his faith. In this vicinity the Indians cultivated their maize and corn, and later, it was known as the May Ground where the villagers of Munsee Town gathered for their spring-time frolics. Erected by Paul Revere chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, June 14, 1917. More information about this image can be found in the Greene, Richard A. Our Neighborhood Articles collection. 1962-01-03, https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/collection/GrnRchOrNgh/id/6041 This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about |
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| Origin: | 1964 |
| Created By: |
Greene, Richard A., 1903-1984 |
| Source: |
http://dmr.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sg/id/3970 |
| Collection: |
Spurgeon-Greene Photographs |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Geography: |
Muncie Delaware County Indiana United States North and Central America |
| Subjects: |
Minnetrista Cultural Center Delaware County Historical Society (Delaware County, Ind.) Boulders Historical markers Plaques Trees |
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