Tippecanoe Battlefield

The Battle of Tippecanoe was a small yet important battle in the prelude to the War of 1812. The Americans were led by future president William Henry Harrison while the Native Americans were led by Teconsheh the brother of Tecumseh. The battle was a tactical stalemate but a strategic victory for the Americans.

There is a small museum which is worth visiting by the parking lot. The battlefield is surrounded by a fence and has a large memorial and monuments marking the locations where officers died. Below the battlefield runs Burnett Creek and there are paths running both along the stream and towards Prophet’s Rock.

Amenities

• A Museum has exhibits explaining the events leading up to the battle and local history
• Parking is more than adequate and free
• Nature Paths are great for distance for walking or jogging
• Restrooms are available in the museum

Links

• Tippecanoe County Historical Society page
• Wikipedia article about battle
• Wikipedia article about battlefield park

Directions

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