Little Turtle (Miami-Illinois: Mihšihkinaahkwa) (c. 1747 — July 14, 1812) was a Sagamore (chief) of the Miami people, who became one of the most famous Native American military leaders.

Little Turtle was an American Indian, chief of the Miami, who achieved fame during the turbulent period when the U.S. Congress launched a punitive campaign against the Indians who were raiding settlers …

Little Turtle, with about 150 warriors, ambushed Hardin and defeated the Americans before they could reach the river. The victory prompted Harmar to abandon the expedition and he withdrew south as …

Little Turtle was a distinguished war chief of the Miami tribe of Native Americans in the Great Lakes region in the late eighteenth century. He was one of the most successful woodland military …

Jan 20, 2020 · Akima Mihšihkinaahkwa ‘Chief Little Turtle’ (~1747-1812) was a prominent Myaamia leader from 1780 until 1809. Not much is known about his childhood. Little is known about his …

Apr 19, 2016 · Summary: Little Turtle aka Michikinikwa (c1747 - 1812) was a famous war chief of the Miami Native Indian tribe of the Great Lakes region. Chief Little Turtle successfully led in raids on …

Little Turtle was known as Mihshihkinaahkwa to his Miami people, but to the rest of the U.S. during his time, he was one of the most feared and respected leaders during the frontier wars.

Little Turtle died peacefully on July 14, 1812, at the home of his son-in-law in Fort Wayne. A hundred years later, his unmarked grave was unearthed containing his dress sword, presented to him by …

Dec 29, 2023 · Miami Chief Mishikinakwa or Me-she-kin-no-quah, known to the Euro-Americans as Little Turtle, born circa 1747, played a significant role in the settlement of the area surrounding the …

Little Turtle, military leader of the Miami Indians of the late 18th century, was born on the Eel River some 20 miles northeast of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A lover of good companionship, fine food and good …