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 ...