John Brickell
On this spot the first cabin
in Columbus
was built by its first inhabitant
John Brickell 1797
Born Stewarts Crossing, Penn. 1781.
Captured by a Delaware Indian 1791.
Adopted by chief of that tribe
Whingwy Pooshies (Big Cat)who
lived on the Auglaize River.
Released by Treaty of Greenville
1795.
Became owner ...