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Post by halsherman on Jan 7, 2007 22:47:06 GMT -5
A crude monument still stands at Fallen Timbers Battle grounds that honors Me-sa-sa or Turkey Foot the Ottawa Chief from the Blanchard's Fork of the Auglaize River.
When his warriors were falling back during the battle he is said to
have leaped upon the rock and gestured for them to make a stand, however he was struck down and lost his life there.
His people left offerings at the base of the rock over the years and would weep for their beloved chief.
Many turkey foot prints were carved on the rock over the years and still show to this day. Stop and view this bit of history if your ever in the area.
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Post by Matthew S. Schweitzer on Jan 21, 2007 9:11:31 GMT -5
I just saw a book on Wayne's Trace that had a chapter on Turkey Foot Rock. It mentioned that, as with so many stories of this kind, it is hard to know the truth. Is the rock marked as Turkey Foot Rock the real one? No one knows for sure. Reminds me of when I went to Boston and saw the "Washington Elm" where the General is said to have first taken command of the Continental Army in 1776. No one really knows for sure if that is the real true spot or if it is just wishful thinking, as opposed to the Logan Elm near Chilecothe which, as I believe, was pretty well documented. All things aside though I think it is interesting to see these kinds of historical markers as it can really bring a person closer to history...
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Post by L Nelson on Jul 2, 2008 19:26:00 GMT -5
You need to read the recent article in the Ohio Archaeologist by Jim Murphey regarding the history of TFR
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Post by Hal Sherman on Jul 3, 2008 12:25:09 GMT -5
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Post by Matthew S. Schweitzer on Jul 7, 2008 8:42:00 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this Hal. Very interesting. So, if this isn't even the real Turkey Foot Rock..where is the real one?? Does anyone have any idea?
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Post by Bobi on Sept 9, 2010 21:23:34 GMT -5
I visit the real turkey foot often. I did today with my mom. Heard a story from an Indian, who called himself that, about the real one, I confirmed with a Parks officer and waited til the summer took the water down enough to see it. I followed the specific directions from the Indian and there it was. Lady_azurene@yahoo.com if anyone is interested. I want to move it back to public land, cause right now it is on private property, which has newly posted no trespassing signs.
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