Near this spot on August 20, 1854, pioneers were massacred by Indians. Those identified include William Ward, age 44; Margaret Ward, 37; Mary Ward, 18; Robert Ward, 16; Edward Ward, 9; Francis Ward, 7; Flora Ward, 5; Susan Ward, 3; Eliza White, 30; George White, 4; Samuel Mallagan; Charles Adams; William Babcock; Dr. Adams; Amen; Adolph Schultz; and John Frederick, a French Canadian.