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The Battle of Tippecanoe
- When
- November 7, 1811
- Where
- Battle Ground, Indiana (near Prophetstown)
- Part of
- Battle of Tippecanoe
Harrison's forces clashed with Tenskwatawa's warriors near Prophetstown on November 7, 1811, following a pre-dawn attack ordered by the Prophet.
On November 7, 1811, Tenskwatawa ordered a pre-dawn attack on Harrison's military force encamped near Prophetstown. Harrison, leading approximately 1,000 men, engaged tribal forces associated with the Prophet. The battle resulted in a victory for Harrison, earning him the nickname 'Old Tippecanoe' and damaging Tenskwatawa's standing among his followers.
Sources
- Battle of Tippecanoe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Tenskwatawa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- William Henry Harrison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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