Historic Forks of the Wabash
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Historic Forks of the Wabash is a museum in Indiana, at a modelled elevation of 217 m. Buckner Hill stands 250 m to the northeast, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Victory Noll Acres, a nature reserve 0.7 miles away. The Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway passes 19 miles off.
The story
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. Historic structures include:
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. Nuck Log House - 1841 pioneer log house 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.
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Wikidata Q5469843, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
How to reach it
- 18.7 mi off the The Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway
- 74.4 mi off the River Road Scenic Byway, National
Overlooks nearby
- Terry's Turn · 25 mi
- A Frame · 25 mi
- No Return · 25 mi
- The Point · 25 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Memorial Park: 1.2 mi
- Elmwood Park: 1.3 mi
- Sunken Gardens: 1.4 mi
- Drover Park: 1.8 mi
- Rotary Centennial Park: 2.0 mi
- Fred A. Loew Botanical Garden and Arboretum: 2.5 mi
- "Let There Be Light": 15.0 mi
- South Whitley: 15.1 mi
- Kin-com-a-ong Spring Memorial: 15.7 mi
- Lincoln Monument of Wabash, Indiana: 16.0 mi
- Key Way: 15.9 mi
- Lifestarts: 18.6 mi
- Oculus: 19.6 mi
- Cow Box: 24.0 mi
- Moses and St. Paul: 24.5 mi
- Victory Noll Acres: 0.7 mi
- Pehkokia Woods Preserve: 1.0 mi
- Tel-Hy Nature Preserve: 2.2 mi
- J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area: 3.4 mi
- Mary Thornton Nature Preserve: 12.1 mi
- Huntington County Historical Museum: 2.2 mi
- Roanoke Area Heritage Center: 10.2 mi
- North Manchester Center of History: 14.9 mi
- Wabash County Historical Museum: 16.0 mi
- Whitley County Fire Museum: 19.2 mi
- Charley Creek Garden Maze: 15.9 mi
- Lonely Red Caboose: 16.0 mi
- Mark Honeywell - Memorial: 16.3 mi
- The Haunted Jail: 19.4 mi
- Roann Covered Bridge: 20.6 mi
- Garden of Valor: 14.7 mi
- The Gladdys Muir Peace Garden: 15.2 mi
- Butterfly Garden: 15.7 mi
- Indiana Giving Gardens: 19.1 mi
- Nature American Garden: 20.4 mi
- Lake Claire: 4.1 mi
- Westlakes Beach: 17.8 mi
- Fitzgeald Beach: 17.9 mi
- Fishing Beach: 22.5 mi
- Kayak Launch & Beach Area: 23.1 mi
- Monument City: 8.4 mi
- Niconza: 22.1 mi
- Paw Paw: 22.4 mi
- Charley Creek Falls: 16.4 mi
- Charley Creek Falls: 16.4 mi
- Every Kids Dreamland: 19.4 mi
- Buckner Hill: 21.8 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Historic Forks of the Wabash. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Hill | NE 48° | 250 m | 21.8 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:46 | 19:18 | 19:54 |
| June solstice | 06:11 | 20:37 | 21:18 |
| September equinox | 07:30 | 19:05 | 19:41 |
| December solstice | 08:04 | 16:34 | 17:18 |
Local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 25 | 28 | 37 | 49 | 60 | 70 | 73 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 30 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Huntington, 2 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapWikidataOpenStreetMap element way/591429834
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