List of memorials to Tecumseh facts for kids

Pettrich, The Dying Tecumseh

This article lists the many ways people remember Tecumseh. He was a famous Shawnee leader. He lived from about 1768 until October 5, 1813. Tecumseh was killed during the War of 1812. Today, he is seen as a great folk hero in American, Indigenous, and Canadian history.

Remembering Tecumseh in Canada

"Tecumseh Stone" at Fort Malden National Historic Site

Turtle-shell Tecumseh Monument at the site of the Battle of the Thames

Canadians honor Tecumseh as a hero and military leader. He helped Canada stop an American invasion during the War of 1812. This war later helped Canada become its own nation in 1867.

• Top Canadian: Tecumseh is ranked 37th on "The Greatest Canadian" list.
• Naval Unit: The Canadian naval reserve unit HMCS Tecumseh is in Calgary, Alberta.
• Coins: The Royal Canadian Mint released a two-dollar coin in 2012. It also released a quarter featuring Tecumseh in November 2012. These coins celebrated the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
• Plaque: A special plaque honors Tecumseh in Tecumseh Park, Chatham, Ontario. It mentions he fought American forces there on October 4, 1813. He was killed the next day at the Battle of the Thames. The park was named to remember his strong will.
• Portrait: A large painting of Tecumseh hangs in the Royal Canadian Military Institute. It was unveiled in 2008.
• Warship Replica: A copy of the War of 1812 warship HMS Tecumseh was built in 1994. It is displayed in Penetanguishene, Ontario. The original ship sank in 1828 and was later raised.
• Mountain: Mount Tecumseh in the Canadian Rockies is named after him.

U.S. Navy Ships Named Tecumseh

Four ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Tecumseh.

• USS Tecumseh (1863): This was a monitor ship. It was launched in 1864. It was lost in the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864.
• USS Tecumseh (YT-24): This was a tugboat. The Navy bought it in 1898. It served until about 1945.
• USS Tecumseh (YT-273): This was another tugboat. It was launched in 1943 and stopped service in 1975.
• USS Tecumseh (SSBN-628): This was a ballistic missile submarine. It was launched in 1964 and stopped service in 1993.

Places Named for Tecumseh

Many towns and places are named in honor of Tecumseh.

• Towns in the U.S.: There are towns named Tecumseh in Indiana (two places), Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
• Towns in Canada: The town of Tecumseh, Ontario and the town and township of New Tecumseth, Ontario, are also named after him.
• Mountain in the U.S.: Mount Tecumseh in New Hampshire is named after Tecumseh.
• State Park: Great Council State Park is being built in Oldtown, Ohio. It is being developed to honor Tecumseh and is set to open in 2023.

Schools Named for Tecumseh

Many schools in both the United States and Canada are named after Tecumseh.

• In the United States:

* Tecumseh Junior – Senior High in Lynnville, Indiana. * Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High in Lafayette, Indiana. * Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary in Vincennes, Indiana. * Tecumseh Acres Elementary, Tecumseh Middle, and Tecumseh High in Tecumseh, Michigan. * Tecumseh Elementary in Farmingville, New York. * Tecumseh Elementary in Jamesville, New York. * Tecumseh Middle and Tecumseh High near New Carlisle, Ohio. Their district is the Tecumseh Local School District. * Tecumseh Elementary near Xenia, Ohio. * Tecumseh Middle and Tecumseh High in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.

• In Canada:

* Tecumseh Elementary in Vancouver. * Tecumseh Public in Burlington, Ontario. * Tecumseh Public School in Chatham, Ontario. * Tecumseh Public School in London, Ontario. * Tecumseh Senior Public in Scarborough, Ontario.

Sculptures Honoring Tecumseh

Many sculptures have been made to honor Tecumseh.

• Bust in Canada: The Royal Ontario Museum has a bust (a sculpture of the head and shoulders) of Tecumseh. It was made by Hamilton MacCarthy in 1896.
• Equestrian Statue: A life-size statue of Tecumseh on horseback was unveiled in Windsor, Ontario, in 2018. It also includes a figure of British Major General Sir Isaac Brock.
• The Dying Tecumseh: German sculptor Ferdinand Pettrich created a sculpture called The Dying Tecumseh. He made it between 1837 and 1846. It is now at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
• Trail of the Whispering Giants: Artist Peter Wolf Toth created a series of sculptures honoring Native Americans. He donated one of Tecumseh to Vincennes. This city was important in Tecumseh's time.
• Courthouse Pediment: In Lafayette, Indiana, Tecumseh is shown on the Tippecanoe County Courthouse (1882). He appears with the Marquis de Lafayette and William Henry Harrison.
• Wood Carving: West of Portsmouth, Ohio, there is a wood carving of Tecumseh. It is located in Shawnee State Park.

Paintings of Tecumseh

Artists have created paintings to remember Tecumseh.

• 250th Birthday Portrait: A new portrait of Tecumseh was made to celebrate the 250th year of his birth. The artist used old sketches and descriptions to create a realistic image. This new image was checked against a painting of Tecumseh's brother, Tenskwatawa, and showed similarities.

People Named After Tecumseh

Some famous people have been given Tecumseh's name.

• William Tecumseh Sherman: This general in the U.S. Civil War was given the middle name Tecumseh. His father admired the Shawnee chief.
• Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana: Another Civil War general also had Tecumseh's name.