Tippecanoe County Heritage
In the early morning of Noverber 7, 1811, a force of 600-700 Indians made up of a confederation of the Potawatomi, Shawnee, Kickapoo, Delaware, Winnebago, Wea, and Wyandotte tribes under the direction of Tenskwatawa, the Shawnee Prophet, attacked an encampment of more than 900 United States regulars, militia, and volunteers under the command of territorial governor, William Henry Harrison. Even though the majority of the United States troops had no combat experience, the troops repelled the Indians. This battle resulted in the loss of the Prophet's power within the Indian territory. This was to be the first major conflict between the Indians and the white men in the region since 1794. This fighting brought about General William Henry Harrison's infamous campaign slogan, "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too."
Tippecanoe County Courthouse
Lafayette-West Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau
301 Frontage Road
Lafayette , IN 47905
Phone: 765/447-9999 or 1-800-872-6648
E-mail: info @homeOfPurdue.com
Tippecanoe County Historical Association
909 South Street
Lafayette , In 47901
Phone: 765/476-8411
Fax: 765/742-1851
Contact: Kevin O'Brien
Monon Railroad Historical -Technical Society
PO Box 5303
Lafayette , IN 47903-5303
President: John R. Schneider
Shelby Township Historical Association
7537 W Us 52
West Lafayette , IN 47906
Phone: 765/583-2165
President: James Howell
Shawnee Historical Association
5501 E 200 N
Lafayette , IN 47905
Phone: 765/589-8049
