The Story of Indian Dave – A Legend in the Thumb 1803–1909
In 1866, two men paddled a canoe from Vassar to Caro carrying the official government records that would settle a heated dispute over the location of…
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Last Known Photo Of Indian Dave In Tuscola County, Michigan
Indian Dave, a legendary Chippewa figure from Tuscola County, lived an itinerant life, trading and teaching skills to settlers. He died in 1909, aged over 100, leaving a lasting local legacy celebrated through a historical marker.