Prophetstown was a Native American village founded by Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa, also known as the Prophet, in the early 1800s near the confluence of the Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers in present-day Indiana. It served as a center for their efforts to unite various tribes against the encroachment of American settlers. The village gained prominence during the War of 1812, particularly following the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, where American forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison clashed with Native American warriors. Prophetstown symbolized Native American resistance and the struggle to preserve their lands and cultures during a time of significant upheaval.
The address of the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library is: 209 West Third Street, Prophetstown, 61277 1124
Prophetstown is a small village located in Whiteside County, Illinois, in the United States. It lies at the confluence of the Rock River and the Green River, situated approximately 35 miles southeast of the city of Rockford. The area is known for its historical significance and is part of the larger Prophetstown State Park, which features natural landscapes and recreational opportunities.
Tecumseh's War occurred south and west of Lake Erie and south of Lake Michigan in the Indiana Territory, in the area of the former Prophetstown, now called Prophetstown State Park.
Henry Harrison sent troops to Prophetstown in late 1811 to confront the growing influence of Native American leader Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet, who were uniting various tribes against American expansion in the Northwest Territory. Harrison aimed to quell this resistance and assert American authority in the region. The tensions culminated in the Battle of Tippecanoe, where Harrison sought to dismantle the Native coalition and secure land for American settlers. The conflict ultimately contributed to the larger context of the War of 1812.
It was fought in the year 1812.
The address of the Prophetstown Area Historical Society is: 320 Washington Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277-1115
The address of the Prophetstown Main St Program is: 335 Washington St, Prophetstown, IL 61277-1146
William Henry Harrison burned down Prophetstown.
Prophetstown State Park was created in 2004.
The phone number of the Prophetstown Area Historical Society is: 815-537-2818.
The phone number of the Prophetstown Main St Program is: 815-537-5139.
Prophetstown State Recreation Area was created in 1947.
The area of Prophetstown State Park is 8,093,712.8448 square meters.
The area of Prophetstown State Recreation Area is 53 acres.
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