The Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park lies one mile north of the US 35 and WV 2 intersection or at the intersection of WV routes 62 and 2 in Mason County. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œTu-Endie-Wei,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ or ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œthe point between two waters,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ was named by the Wyondotte Indians.
The Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park lies one mile north of the US 35 and WV 2 intersection or at the intersection of WV routes 62 and 2 in Mason County. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œTu-Endie-Wei,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ or ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œthe point between two waters,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ was named by the Wyondotte Indians.
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” West Virginia State Parks announced Monday that Tu-Endie-Wei State Park has been added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
This recognition honors the Shawnee TribeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s significant role in protecting enslaved people who escaped during the early years of the nation, highlighting the leadership of Chief Cornstalk and the ShawneeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s actions in defense of freedom, according to a news release.
When enslaved people who escaped reached Shawnee territory, they were given an opportunity to join the tribe after passing an initiation. Although the Shawnee were unable to legally prevent the return of the original freedom seeker, they fiercely protected the loved ones and children of those who had sought refuge, ensuring their safety within the tribe.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThis is an incredible honor for Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, and it reflects the courage and compassion of the Shawnee people. The story of Chief Cornstalk and the ShawneeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s role in the Underground Railroad is one of remarkable bravery, and IÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™m so proud to see this chapter of our history being recognized on a national level,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Gov. Jim Justice said in the release.
Once the final approvals are completed, a commemorative plaque or letter will be placed at the park in recognition of the Shawnee peopleÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s bravery and role in this part of American history.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThis honor will serve as a reminder of the bravery and protection offered by the Shawnee people during a crucial time in our nationÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s history,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Acting WV State Parks Chief Dillard Price said in the release.
Legislation forming the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom was enacted in 1998, and today it spans over 700 locations across 39 states, each site dedicated to preserving the legacy of those who fought for freedom.
For more information about the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, visit .
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