Tribes of the Turkey River
Submitted by Terry Landsgaard
Up to the time of the treaty at Prairie du Chien in 1825, there hadn't been a large council since the one at Clarksville, Ohio, in 1795.
At the opening of the Prairie du Chien council, there were many Indian tribes present as well as military detachments from Fort Crawford and other army officers. At 10 a.m., a cannon was fired and a half hour later the council began. Chiefs and orators of each tribe were given time to speak with interpreters and secretaries present to record the various concerns expressed.