Description: This photograph of the Logan Elm tree in Pickaway County, Ohio was taken ca. 1918. The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a plaque, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02655
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: Four women are shown standing at the base of the Logan Elm, October 3, 1912. The trunk of the tree measured seven feet in diameter and the branches spread 150 feet. The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a plaque, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02656
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Trees--Ohio
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image shows two photographs of Logan Elm in Circleville, Ohio. The text reads: "Logan Elm in 1912." The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a plaque, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06532
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Trees--Ohio
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two men standing by the trunk of the Logan Elm in Pickaway County, Ohio, June 11, 1899. The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a plaque, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01765
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: Marker placed on the site of the Logan Elm in Pickaway County after the tree died, ca. 1965-1970. The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. It is inscribed on this monument. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a plaque, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01766
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Monuments
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: Work crew removing the last limb of the Logan Elm in Pickaway County, Ohio, September 1964. The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a monument inscribed with Chief Logan's speech, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01767
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Trees--Ohio
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: This cabinet card shows two men standing by the trunk of the Logan Elm in Pickaway County, Ohio on June 11, 1899. Logan Elm State Memorial is said to be the site where, in 1774 Chief Logan, or Tahgahjute, of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe delivered his powerful speech on Indian-white relations. Considered to be one of the largest elms in the country, the tree stood 65 feet tall, with a trunk circumference of 24 feet and foliage spread of 180 feet. It died in 1964 from damage by lightning and storms. The site is now marked by a plaque. The 4.6-acre site was acquired by the Ohio Historical Society in two portions, in 1912 and 1914. This photograph measures 6.5" x 4.5" (16.51 x 11.43 cm). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1600_3040791_001
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Trees--Ohio
Places: Circleville (Ohio); Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph of a work crew removing the last limb of the Logan Elm in Pickaway County, Ohio, was taken in September 1964. Logan Elm State Memorial is said to be the site where, in 1774 Chief Logan, or Tahgahjute, of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe delivered his powerful speech on Indian-white relations. Considered to be one of the largest elms in the country, the tree stood 65 feet tall, with a trunk circumference of 24 feet and foliage spread of 180 feet. It died in 1964 from damage by lightning and storms. The site is now marked by a plaque inscribed with Chief Logan's speech. The 4.6-acre site was acquired by the Ohio Historical Society in two portions, in 1912 and 1914. This photograph measures 7" x 4.75" (17.78 x 12.07 cm). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1600_3040797_002
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Trees--Ohio; Laborers
Places: Circleville (Ohio); Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bare trunk of the Logan Elm in Pickaway County, Ohio before it was removed in 1964. The Logan Elm, according to local legend, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in 1774. Known as "Logan's Lament," the speech included his grievances over the white settlers' betrayal and murder of his family and tribesmen. When the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio Historical Society and Pickaway Country placed a monument inscribed with Chief Logan's speech, and, recently, the Society planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01797
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Trees--Ohio
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photographic reproduction of a print depicting James Logan (1725-1780), a chief of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe. Logan initially encouraged his people not to attack white settlers who settled in the Ohio country, but after family members were killed by settlers in 1774, he wanted to avenge their deaths and began raiding villages in what is now western Pennsylvania. While his allies the Shawnee attempted to make peace with the settlers, Logan continued to fight until his death around 1780. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05183
Subjects: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio; American Indian history and society; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood
 

Description: The Logan Elm in Pickaway County, Ohio, was the location of a speech on Indian and white relations given by Chief Logan of the Ohio Iroquois in 1774. Originally an ally of white settlers in the Ohio country, Logan began to oppose their settlement after a contingent of Virginia settlers killed 12 members of Logan's family and tribe. At the time the tree died in 1964, it was estimated to be between 200 to 300 years old, and was approximately 24 feet in circumference. In its place, the Ohio History Connection (then the Ohio Historical Society) and Pickaway Country placed a plaque, and, recently, planted a pin oak tree in honor of Chief Logan and the legendary elm tree. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00395
Subjects: Natural monuments; Ohio History--Settlement and Early Statehood; Seneca-Cayuga Tribe; American Indians in Ohio
Places: Pickaway County (Ohio)