Battle Ground Middle School in the Tippecanoe School Corporation, Greater Lafayette, IN area begins classes for 2014-15 school year on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.   Battle Ground Middle School students begin the new 2014-2015 school year on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.  Battle Ground Middle School is located at the intersection of county roads 600 North and 50 West, just north of Harrison High School and Burnett's Creek Elementary Schools. The regular full day of school at Battle Ground Middle School, home of the Tomahawks, will be from 7:50 AM until dismissal at 2:30 PM.  BeAnn Younker is the principal, and she can be reached at 765-269-8140. Go TOMAHAWKS ! 08/11/2014

    Battle Ground Elementary School, Battle Ground, Indiana starts on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 for students. It is once again time to start another school year in Tippecanoe School Corporation and students are to report for classes at Battle Ground Elementary School on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Classes will begin at 8:55 AM at Battle Ground Elementary and school dismisses at 3:30 PM on a regular school day. The school is located at 303 Main Street in Battle Ground, Indiana.  Mr. John Pearl is the principal and can be reached at 765-567-2200.   08/10/2014

    Looking for things to do in West Lafayette?   Tippecanoe Battlefield Park located in Battle Ground, Indiana is about 7 miles north of West Lafayette, Indiana and Purdue University.     If you are looking for a nice spot in the Lafayette, West Lafayette, and the Purdue University area with deep shade for a picnic, the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park is a great place to go!  There are hiking trails for the adventurous, a lazy bench to sit a spell by the Nature Center, picnic tables, and best of all Burnett's Creek which is usually ankle to knee deep during the summer. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Battle Ground contact Bruce and Sharon Walter for more information.  We can help!   Search Lafayette IN Real Estate Market Homes for Sale 07/25/2014

 Battle of Tippecanoe Bi-Centennial 1811-2011     SPLASHES OF COLOR BETWEEN BURNETT'S CREEK AND THE BATTLEFIELD PLATEAU   SHADOWS CAST:  Walnut and Sycamore trees stand watch where Native American forces passed to break through Harrison's lines on the plateau above.                           Darn it!!!  Being a re-enactor is such hard work!   Burnett's Creek appears red from fallen leaves and the reflection from the red leaves on the bank. 07/13/2014

    FALLing for Tippecanoe   Tippecanoe Battlefield Park Nature Center The Tippecanoe Battlefield Park Nature Center is located seven miles north of Lafayette in Battle Ground, Indiana.  It has on display many of the animal species that are native to the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, and is a favorite for children visiting with elementary school field trips. If you need help finding a home in Tippecanoe County in a beautful wooded setting surrounded by nature- contact Sharon Walter (765) 426-5343, or click on our link below to search the Lafayette area real estate market.  We can help!   Search Lafyette IN Tippecanoe County Real Estate Market homes for sale   11/19/2013

      FALLing for Tippecanoe   Tippecanoe Battlefield Burnett's Creek The Tippecanoe Battlefield Park is seven miles north of Lafayette, Indiana in the town of Battle Ground.  You are looking at the west bank of Burnett's Creek where Native American forces crossed the creek to attack the U.S. Army and militia forces led by General William Henry Harrison on November 7, 1811. Every year mother nature remembers the battle by casting a CRIMSON reflection upon Burnett's Creek where many warriors were killed or wounded crossing the creek to attack Harrison's forces on the high ground to the east. The Battle of Tippecanoe thwarted Tecumseh's dream of an Indian Confederacy, and the fame gained by General William Henry Harrison's victory at The Battle of Tippecanoe would help Harrison gain The W... 11/11/2013

    FALLING FOR TIPPECANOE   Burnett's Creek at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park   Burnett's Creek is a wading creek that forms the western boundary of the Battle of Tippecanoe, which was fought in November 1811 between Native American forces led by Tecumseh's half-brother, The Prophet, and U.S. government and militia forces led by General William Henry Harrison. This is the view that Harrison's forces would have had right before dusk when Native American forces attacked just before dawn the next morning on November 7th 1811.   The water still casts a blood reddish hue every fall during the anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe! (For)GOT history???  Click on the link to learn more about what happened at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Having a battle trying to find a home in Tippecanoe Count... 11/09/2013

      FALLING FOR TIPPECANOE   Battle of Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument   The Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument is over 100 years old and commemorates The Battle of Tippecanoe which was fought in November 1811 and is considered by many historians as the opening shot of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The Battlefield Park is open daily and is now a peaceful setting amid the fall colors of the massive guardian oak trees and black and sugar maple trees. Battle Ground is seven miles north of Lafayette, Indiana and the park area is host to many regional events from steam powered engine shows to bluegrass fiddler gatherings. If you are looking for a home in the Battle Ground, Lafayette, or greater Tippecanoe County contact Sharon and Bruce Walter for more informati... 11/08/2013

      FALLing FOR TIPPECANOE    Tippecanoe Battlefield Park   IRONWOOD TREE   The Tippecanoe Battlefield Park has an ornate iron fence that surrounds the park.  Down on the flood plain by Burnett's Creek a huge oak tree has grown into and has absorbed the iron fence.  In Hawaii they have ironwood trees and this is the closest we can come to an IRONWOOD tree in Tippecanoe County, Indiana!     11/07/2013

    Lafayette, IN Historic Real Estate:  Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument Battle Ground, Indiana   The ground for the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park was purchased and donated to the state of Indiana by John Tipton in 1836 to preserve the site of the Battle of Tippecanoe that was fought in 1811. The Battle of Tippecanoe is regarded by many historians as the opening battle of the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain.  Native American forces, led by The Prophet, attacked the U.S. Army and militia troops under the command of General William Henry Harrison on a plateau near the Tippecanoe River before dawn on November 7, 1811.  Harrison's troops prevailed and settlers in the Old Northwest Territory held Britain responsible for supplying arms out of Canada to the Native American forces.... 06/18/2013

      Battle of Tippecanoe Monument:  Battle Ground, Indiana     Historic Battle Ground is about 7 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana and is the site of what many historians regard as the opening battle in the WAR OF 1812. Native American forces, led by THE PROPHET, were defeated after attacking General William Henry Harrison's forces that were encamped on a bluff above Burnett's Creek.  Settlers in the Northwest Territory had all the evidence they needed that Tecumseh's Confederacy was being armed by the British out of Canada and called for war against Great Britain to finally solve the problem. The white granite monument dedicated to General Harrison and the men who fought and died in the Battle of Tippecanoe is over 100 years old.   08/19/2012

    Nature's shelving at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Bi-Centennial   There were lots of great shots of trees in all their splendor at the Battle of Tippecanoe Bi-Centennial over the weekend.  This tree on the east bank of Burnett's Creek caught my eye amid the beautiful red foliage. Oh course if you are a child and it is December you are thinking, "ELF ON A SHELF"! 11/06/2011

    BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE (1811-2011) Bi-Centennial is this weekend in Battle Ground, Indiana.   YEP!  This IS the place that you read about in your history lesson: Tippecanoe and Tyler too     The BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, November 7, 1811, is viewed by many historians as the opening battle of the WAR of 1812 with Great Britain.   The Tippecanoe Battlefield is recognized as a NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK site. A full schedule of events is set for Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th starting at 9:00 A.M. each day. On Monday, November 7th, The Harrison High School band will give a musical performance commemorating the Battle of Tippecanoe starting at 10:45 A.M.           There are many architecturally interesting homes located in Battle Ground within easy walking distance of the Bat... 11/04/2011

      Burnett's Creek turns red at the Battle of Tippecanoe battlefield historical site in Battle Ground, Indiana.                                    Fall day at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground, Indiana.    This is the site of The Battle of Tippecanoe where native American forces led by The Prophet attacked troops commanded by General William Henry Harrison. Burnett's Creek meanders just west of the battle site as Harrison's men were encamped on the plateau 20-40 yards to the east of the creek. The Battle of Tippecanoe is generally regarded as the opening shot of the War of 1812 with Britain even though the battle was fought on November 7, 1811! The Tippecanoe Battlefield Park is located seven miles north of Lafayette in historic Battle Ground, Indiana.  There is an exc... 10/15/2011

Historic Battle Ground, Indiana:  "The Adams Family House"     04/10/2011

                                                                                           Prophet's Rock     This is the site where THE PROPHET(half brother to Tecumseh) directed the Native American forces in their attack upon the encamped militia and army forces led by William Henry Harrison in the Battle of Tippecanoe. Prophet's Rock is an easy 10 minute hike from the Tippecanoe Battlefield and Museum in Battle Ground, Indiana(just 10 minutes north of Lafayette by car).  Be careful if you actually climb up to the rock and cave formation as it is very steep and can be quite slippery if the ground is damp. This is the bicentennial year of The Battle of Tippecanoe; it was fought on November 7, 1811.  03/16/2011

                 TIPPECANOE BATTLEFIELD NATURE CENTER IN BATTLE GROUND, INDIANA   The Tippecanoe Battlefield Nature Center is located on the grounds of the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground, Indiana.  It is only five minutes from the Highway 43 exit on Interstate 65.  The Tippecanoe Battlefield Nature Center, as well as the museum, is used year round to educate our children about nature and the Battle of Tippecanoe which was actually the opening battle of The War of 1812.  03/05/2011

                                                                               THE TIPPECANOE BATTLEFIELD REMEMBERED The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811 and is regarded by most historians as the opening act of hostilities that led America and Britain to fight THE WAR OF 1812. This is the entry gate to the Tippecanoe Battlefield which is located in Battle Ground, Indiana.  The heavy iron fence that surrounds the battlefield was contructed in 1873. Within the battlfield site one can view beautiful sugar maples(above center) and large oak trees, some of which were around at the time of the battle in 1811. The 90 foot tall white granite obelisk was dedicated on November 7, 1908 to General William Henry Harrison and the men who fought and died at the Battle of Tippecanoe ... 11/09/2009

                                 BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE MONUMENT: 101 YEARS OLD TODAY   THE BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE MONUMENT WAS DEDICATED 101 YEARS AGO TODAY, on November 7, 1908 in Battle Ground, Indiana.  The monument(pictured above) was a memorial to General William Henry Harrison and the men who fought and died  in The Battle of Tippecanoe on November 7, 1811 The memorial is a 90 foot tall white granite obelisk that weighs just under 450 tons. The Battle of Tippecanoe Monument  is located seven miles north of Lafayette, Indiana in the historic town of Battle Ground.               11/07/2009

THE BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE:  November 7, 1811   PROPHETS ROCK  The Prophet (half-brother of Tecumseh who was away recruiting Indian nations for his Confederacy) directed the attack upon William Henry Harrison's  forces that were encamped over 1/4 mile away from the rock pictured above. During the battle the Prophet sat and chanted songs to encourage his warriors in the battle and he prayed for success on the battlefield.  Harrison had his men prepared for a night/pre-dawn attack and the Native American forces were turned back after a bloody engagement.  This was viewed as the opening battle of the War of 1812 between Britain and the US. Prophet's Rock  is a limestone formation on the side of a steep hill west of the Tippecanoe Battlefield site.  There are small caves within the rock form... 11/07/2009