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Forks of the Wabash Historic Park

Forks of the Wabash Historic Park preserves the story of the opening of the frontier in the midwest as it was lived out in one small town. It is the story of the Native Americans and their encounters with a procession of Frenchmen, Englishmen, and Americans who came first to trade with Indians, then to fight with them, and finally to remove them from the land. It pays tribute to two hundred years of occupation by the Miami Nation, to the woodsmen and traders who first brought western goods and ideas to this land, and to the craftsmen and laborers who built the canal and the towns.

At the Forks you will find the 1840's restored Chiefs' House. This elegant Federal style home served as the headquarters for the Miami, and three treaties with the U.S. Government were signed on its lawn. The Forks is also home to a restored school house, and the Nuck log cabin. The Nuck family came from Germany and worked for the Miami Chiefs Richardville and LaFontaine. The Visitors Center and Museum holds exhibits relating to the Wabash & Erie Canal and to the Miami along with a Gift Shop filled with traditional arts and crafts.

Costumed guides and demonstrators greet and accompany you through the Forks. Try some sassafras tea, or listen to dulcimer music in the parlor. You will end up appreciating the rich history of the area and learn more about the people who settled Indiana.

Visit the Official

Forks of the Wabash web site.

Forks of the Wabash Historic Park
Intersection of US 24 and SR 9.
Huntington, IN 46750
260-356-1903

Hours: By Appointment

Suggested Time: 1 1/2 hours

Motorcoach Parking: Yes

Restrooms: Yes

Handicapped Accessible: Partially

Reservations: Recommended

Group Discounts: Group discount for groups of 20 or more. $2/person regular admission.

Packages: Call 260-356-1903 for information on a breakfast/lunch and house tour package.

Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau
407 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, Indiana 46750
(260) 359-8687 or (800) 848-4282