Eel River Battle
by Toughluck
Eel River Battlefield
War of 1812
After General Wm Henry Harrison relieved Fort Wayne, he ordered Colonel Jame Simrall in September 1812 to prevent further Miami Indiana attacks in the area. The Miamis fled as troops destroyed villages, crops, and supplies along Eel River; Miamis then stood to fight a losing battle on this site.
Hopefully, the day was warmer and dryer than the day I visited the site. It's now mostly open fields near a junction of 3 roads. Flat ground with the only protection being the trees and the river banks.
If you head north from town on...
by Simon_Jester
If you head north from town on US 109 for about 20 miles, you will find signs for 'Merry Lea.' This is a state nature preserve with a small museum and several miles of nature trails. There is an annual sunflower fesival there, but activities continue year-round. (This isn't technically a Columbia City attraction, but it's close.)
On Jefferson Street, you can find the Thomas R. Marshall Museum, located in the home of the former vice-president. They're open weekdays.
There are several lakes north of town that offer opportunities for swimming and boating. They include Big Lake Crooked Lake, Loon Lake, Wolf Lake, Bear Lake, and several others.
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