![]() ![]() But I guess there was at one time, the french, english, and americans all fighting for control of that area. would have been killed, literally 10 years later. He actually met his end when the blade of a axe come off and cracked him in the skull while helping clear the first road into putnam shortly after p.p. My ancestor was apparently one of the first settlers in the putnam county area and there are no old stories about indian attacks. Im not sure how much I believe this though, it doesnt mention what tribe the indians were from, not all clans scalped people and I find it hard to believe it would have been shawnee. And after reading the article it mentions what is Portsmouth would have been the most dangerous area. It was however the (most likely) birthplace of Tecumseh. The tribes there, the Shawnee mainly were a very peaceful tribe. TIL, seems strange that he would have been killed by Native Americans though, I didnt think there was much action in that part of ohio. Ive lived there most of my life and never knew that. It is the only Pee Pee Township statewide. Pee Pee Township has been noted for its unusual place name. The township takes its name from Pee Pee Creek which was so named when an early settler inscribed his initials P. Pee Pee Township was organized in 1798 as the first township in Pike County. Another great experience on its own.Īlso I believe its called pee pee creek because its in pee pee township, why its called pee pee? probably was originally something to do with the local indians. ![]() I imagine the only way to get close to it now is by rafting down the scioto river. It's a amazing spot on its own and I recommend it to anyone visiting ross county. The old owner used to let people park and fish under the cliffs. Its a shame that the paint creek cliff area was bought and turned into a private property. ![]()
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