De La Balme Road
Columbia City, IN 46725
Historical Significance:
The Colonel De La Balme Chapter dedicated this memorial site near the banks of the Eel River in Whitley Co., IN on November 5, 1930. At this site a battle between Col. Augustin de la Balme (and his men) and Chief Little Turtle (and his Miami Warriors) occurred on or about November 1780. Col. de la Balme and his men marched northward from Vincennes, IN to this location to be defeated by Chief Little Turtle and his warriors. No names are listed at the memorial site, but according to records, most of his men died with him at this location.
Acknowledgements: The Chapter promotes awareness of the historical significance of this site year-round.