Wyandot, Indiana facts for kids
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Wyandot, Indiana
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Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
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 Wyandot, Indiana
Location in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Sheffield |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47905
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446346 |
Wyandot (sometimes called Wyandotte) was once a small town in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Today, it is known as a ghost town, meaning it no longer exists as a populated place.
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History of Wyandot
Wyandot was originally a village where Native American people lived. It was located in a valley near Wildcat Creek in Sheffield Township. Today, Dayton Road crosses this valley.
Life in the Village
It is believed that the Native Americans living here moved their village. They might have moved closer to the creek in summer. In winter, they would move up into the valley. They lived in houses made of logs.
The villagers also ran a trading post. This was a place where people could exchange goods. When settlers from Europe arrived, the Native Americans living there were likely Potawatomi people. They were probably not Miami or Wyandott tribes.
The Post Office
In 1849, a post office opened in Wyandot. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1872.
The Richardville Indian Reserve
The Richardville Indian Reserve was a special area of land. It was located in Sheffield Township. This was one of six such reserves in Tippecanoe County.
Who Was Jean-Baptiste Richardville?
The reserve belonged to a man named Jean-Baptiste Richardville. He was an important leader of the Miami tribe. In 1818, the land around the village was divided. It was split into five parts for his five children.
