Chief Joc-O-Sot
(The Walking Bear)
Distinguished Indian chief
Brave in war ... valiant in peace
Algonquin Nation ... Osaukee Tribe
Bear Clan
Born Saukeenuk, IA, 1810
Died Cleveland, 1844
After the Black Hawk War where Joc-O-Sot received the wound that finally caused his death, he was the ambassador of the Indians to the great white father, President Tyler. On his return journey he died in Cleveland.
This monument in everlasting bronze and granite takes the place of the original stone damaged by vandals in 1907.
It is erected by the Western Reserve Early Settlers Association with the cooperation of Chief Thunderwater and other Indian friends.
July 21, 1940.
Marker can be reached from East 9th Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
