In October 1790, a significant event unfolded near what we now call the Lakeside neighborhoods of Fort Wayne—the Battle of Kekionga. At the heart of this clash was Chief Little Turtle of the Miami tribe, who skillfully led his warriors against General Josiah Harmar's poorly equipped U.S. forces. Harmar’s men, many of whom had little to no combat experience, were no match for the Miami, resulting in a decisive victory for Chief Little Turtle. The Fate of Fierce Chief Michikinikwa, ‘Little Turtle’ Resistance Fighter Ancient Pipes Reveal What Natives Americans Were Smoking The battle took place at the confluence of the three rivers, marking the first major conflict between U.S. forces and Native Americans in the Northwest Territory following the
