Trail of Death — Independence, Missouri

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Trail of Death

Independence, Missouri

Historical Marker Database · Jason Voigt

History

THE STORY

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In 1838, 823 Potawatomi Indians camped near Blue River during their forced removal from Indiana to Kansas. Capt. Hull's group of 23 Indians, 5 horses, and 3 wagons was attached to the body of emigration under Judge Polke.

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Independence, Missouri · USA

NEARBY MARKERS

Price's Raid – 1864

Military

Engagement at the Little Blue

Military

Santa Fe Trail

Transportation

Price's Great Missouri Raid

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