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aug 1, 1808 - Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa found Prophetstown

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In 1808 this event led to Prophetstown becoming the central base of the pan-Indian coalition led by Tecumseh. The Indian soldiers trained here, several thousand strong. Tecumseh was the political and military leader of the village while Tenskwatawa was the religious leader.

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aug 1, 1808
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~ 218 years ago

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