They Called It The Trail of Death. They Weren’t Exaggerating

In 1838, the forced relocation of 859 Potawatomi people from their homeland near South Bend resulted in a tragic journey known as the Trail of Death, during which at least 42 individuals, primarily children, lost their lives. This historical event highlights the suffering and displacement experienced by Native American communities during this period.

To learn more about this profound and heartbreaking chapter in South Bend area history, we encourage you to read the original article They Called It The Trail of Death. They Weren’t Exaggerating.