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Wawasee
Wawasee or Wawaausee often contracted into Wawbee and known as ("Full Moon") was a Miami chief who lived in what is now Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the United States. He was brother to Miami chief Papakeecha. Wawasee was a signatory to the Treaty of Mississinewas and in the mid-1830s, Wawasee was allotted a small village where the town of Syracuse currently is — situated near the southeast corner of Waubee Lake, approximately two and one-half miles southeast of Milford including the eastern shores of Waubee Lake. Chief Wawasee, like his brother, was big and strong. He was a minor leader in the Miami tribe but was somewhat significant as brother of Papakeecha. Wawasee dressed up for special occasions by wearing a large silver ring that hung from the cartilage of his nose. He sometimes substituted a fish bone for the ring. Turkey Lake became Lake Wawasee in his honor. Wawasee is the namesake of both Wawasee, Indiana and Wawasee Village. The high school Wawasee High School Wawa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Wawasee
Lake Wawasee, formerly Turkey Lake, is a natural lake southeast of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is the largest natural lake wholly contained within Indiana. It is located just east of Indiana State Road 13. History Lake Wawasee has a long history extending from the Pleistocene epoch, arrival of early settlers, and its growth from the 19th century through today. The lake is named for Miami chief Wawasee ''(Wau-wuh-see)'', brother of Miami chief Papakeecha, which translated means "Flat Belly." Lake Wawasee has a history of being a summer vacation area for residents from Indianapolis and Chicago. The Spink's Hotel (now condominiums) overlooking Lake Wawasee was a luxury hotel that hosted famous vacationers including Al Capone. Eli Lilly maintained residence on Lake Wawasee, and his home remains a landmark on the lake. Geographic places Known geographic place names around Wawasee: Black's Point, Black Stump Point, Jones Landing, Willow Grove, Pickwick Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wawasee, Indiana
Lake Wawasee, formerly Turkey Lake, is a natural lake southeast of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is the largest natural lake wholly contained within Indiana. It is located just east of Indiana State Road 13. History Lake Wawasee has a long history extending from the Pleistocene epoch, arrival of early settlers, and its growth from the 19th century through today. The lake is named for Miami chief Wawasee ''(Wau-wuh-see)'', brother of Miami chief Papakeecha, which translated means "Flat Belly." Lake Wawasee has a history of being a summer vacation area for residents from Indianapolis and Chicago. The Spink's Hotel (now condominiums) overlooking Lake Wawasee was a luxury hotel that hosted famous vacationers including Al Capone. Eli Lilly maintained residence on Lake Wawasee, and his home remains a landmark on the lake. Geographic places Known geographic place names around Wawasee: Black's Point, Black Stump Point, Jones Landing, Willow Grove, Pickwic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wawasee High School
Wawasee High School is a high school located in Syracuse, Indiana. History Wawasee High School was founded in 1968 after merging the high schools from Syracuse, Milford and North Webster. Wawasee High School (and the Wawasee School Corporation) was named after Chief Wawasee of the Miami tribe who was given tracts of land in what is now Syracuse. Demographics The demographic breakdown of the 935 students enrolled for 2013-14 was: *Male - 52.5% *Female - 47.5% *Native American/Alaskan - 0.4% *Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.5% *Black - 0.8% *Hispanic - 9.5% *White - 85.8% *Multiracial - 3.0% 35.9% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. Athletics Wawasee High School's mascot is the "Warrior" and their colors are green and gold. Wawasee competes in the Northern Lakes Conference along with Concord, Mishawaka, Goshen, Northridge, NorthWood, Plymouth, and Warsaw. Girls' track took the state championship in 1976. Principal Kim Nguyen opted to fund a new footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
