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 by purchase of
Lyne Starling and various refugee
holders of land extending from
Broad Street to Buttles Avenue.
Died a much respected man
one block north at corner
of Spring Street in 1844
Marker is on West Long Street (U.S. 33) west of Marconi Boulevard.
Courtesy hmdb.org
