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- 13416 County Road 44, Millersburg, IN
- info@trailofdeath.org
- +1 (217) 502-9340
Trace the Journey
This interactive map offers a detailed exploration of the Potawatomi Trail of Death, a 660-mile forced removal of the Potawatomi people from their ancestral lands in Indiana to a reservation in Kansas. The journey, which took place from September to November of 1838, is a tragic chapter in American history during which more than 40 lives were lost, most of them children. This tool was created to honor their memory and help tell the story of their journey.
How to Use This Map:
Use the Trail Guide sidebar to navigate the 70+ historical markers along the route. Clicking on any location in the list will instantly zoom the map to that spot and open a popup with a summary of the events that occurred there. For deeper research, a “Learn More” button in the popup will take you to a page with more detailed records. You can easily find specific sites using the search and state filters.
For a narrative experience that follows the journey as it unfolded day by day, select the “Start Tour” button. The map will guide you from the beginning of the trail to the end, stopping at each marker to share its story.
Preserving Living History. Honoring Our Ancestors.
Contact
- info@trailofdeath.com
- + 1 (307) 776-0608
13416 County Road 44, Millersburg, IN