Chief Peter Cornstalk

Said to be the son of Chief Cornstalk, Peter Cornstalk was a man of honor and a firm friend of the white man. It is said that he visited the trading posts in this area regularly, and was know to many of the pioneers in Shelby County, Ohio.  According to local folklore, Point Pleasant has seen its share of devastating floods and fires, some attribute it to the dying curse of the great Shawnee chieftain, Cornstalk.

'Indian' segment written in December, 1997 by David Lodge

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