Mississinewa

The Mississinewa River flows northwest to the Wabash River through the homeland of the Miami. Villages stood along its banks, and after the American victory at Fallen Timbers in 1794 the river became an important place of settlement for Miami families. Its junction with the Wabash was also a gathering place for councils among Indigenous nations.

In December 1812 an American expedition under John Campbell attacked villages along the Mississinewa. The troops destroyed homes and took prisoners; Miami warriors counterattacked the following day. Campbell's mounted force had marched from Fort Greenville in Ohio to strike the river villages. After fighting and severe cold inflicted losses on his force, he withdrew. The campaign brought the War of 1812 directly into the Miami river settlements.