National Register of Historic Places

Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds

Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana
Listed
September 15, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85002446

About this property

Historic Forks of the Wabash is a historic museum park near Huntington, Indiana, that features several historic buildings, trails and remnants of the Wabash and Erie Canal. The location was the signing location of the historic Treaty at the Forks of the Wabash in 1838. The park is located along the Wabash River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as the Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds. Chief's House - Council house believed to have been used by Miami tribe Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville during treaty negotiations and Miami Council meetings. Other sources indicate that his son-in-law, Francis La Fontaine, actually built the house in the early 1840s for use as his main residence. The house has been restored to appear as in 1846. School House - Pioneer-era log schoolhouse furnished for the 1880s Ball State University conducted an archaeological dig at the Chief's House in 1989 which uncovered artifacts including nails, brick, glass, toys, housewares, and personal items. An additional excavation occurred in 1999. The park offers programs for groups of all ages. Topics include archaeology, canals and transportation, pioneer life, Woodland Indian history, and art.

Location

2 mi W. of Huntington, SW of jct. of US 24 & IN 9/37
Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana
40.87698, -85.53276

Categories

HISTORIC - ABORIGINALEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 1985.

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