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Cornstalk Curse

Cornstalk (1727? – November 10, 1777) was a Shawnee leader in the Ohio Country in the 1760s and 1770s. Treachery, deception and murder would bring an end to the chief’s life and a curse that he placed on Point Pleasant would linger for 200 years, bringing tragedy, death and disaster.

General information about Cornstalk on Wikipedia
Cornstalk (Shawnee leader)

General information about Cornstalk on Wikipedia

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Cornstalk's Grave
Cornstalk's Grave

Cornstalk's Grave

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The murder of Chief Cornstalk at Point Pleasant in 1777. It was reported that when the door opened, with muzzles pointed at him, he stood and crossed his arms in defiance. He was shot six times and never showed fear.
Chief Cornstalk Murder

The murder of Chief Cornstalk at Point Pleasant in 1777. It was reported that when the door opened, with muzzles pointed at him, he stood and crossed his arms in defiance. He was shot six times and never showed fear.

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Newspaper Article about the Curse of Chief Cornstalk
The curse of Chief Cornstalk

Newspaper Article about the Curse of Chief Cornstalk

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00:18:24 - The Curse of Chief Cornstalk. Treachery, deception and murder would kill the chief in the end but a 200 year curse would bring tragedy, death and di…
Ep 2- The Curse of Chief Cornstalk - The Haunted Horror Podcast | Listen Notes

00:18:24 - The Curse of Chief Cornstalk. Treachery, deception and murder would kill the chief in the end but a 200 year curse would bring tragedy, death and di…

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Biography information for Chief Cornstalk.
Shawnee Chief Cornstalk

Biography information for Chief Cornstalk.

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The year 1774 found two separate armies of the Virginia militia converging to attack the Indians along the Ohio River.
The Curse of Cornstalk

The year 1774 found two separate armies of the Virginia militia converging to attack the Indians along the Ohio River.

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Is this West Virginia Legend connected to Mothman and other anomalies of the region?
THE CORNSTALK CURSE — American Hauntings

Is this West Virginia Legend connected to Mothman and other anomalies of the region?

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The Curse

I was the border man’s friend. Many times I have saved him and his people from harm. I never warred with you, but only to protect our wigwams and lands. I refused to join your paleface enemies with the red coats. I came to the fort as your friend and you murdered me. You have murdered by my side, my young son.... For this, may the curse of the Great Spirit rest upon this land. May it be blighted by nature. May it even be blighted in its hopes. May the strength of its peoples be paralyzed by the stain of our blood.

Shawnee Chieftain. Born in what is now Western Pennsylvania he was known as Hokolewsqua among his people. The Shawnee migrated to the Ohio Territory as they gave ground in the face of expanding American settlement. He fought with the French against the British during the French and Indian War. He continued to battle...
Chief “Hokolewskwa” Cornstalk (1720-1777) - Find a Grave Memorial

Shawnee Chieftain. Born in what is now Western Pennsylvania he was known as Hokolewsqua among his people. The Shawnee migrated to the Ohio Territory as they gave ground in the face of expanding American settlement. He fought with the French against the British during the French and Indian War. He continued to battle...

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Information in regards to Southern Airways Flight 932.
Southern Airways Flight 932

Information in regards to Southern Airways Flight 932.

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Information about the Willow Island disaster on Wikipedia
Willow Island disaster

Information about the Willow Island disaster on Wikipedia

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Replica of Fort Randolph in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The original, built on the site of the Battle of Point Pleasant, was where Cornstalk was murdered.
Fort Randolph

Replica of Fort Randolph in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The original, built on the site of the Battle of Point Pleasant, was where Cornstalk was murdered.

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Information about the curse.
Cornstalk’s curse and other area legends

Information about the curse.

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Information about Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park

Information about Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

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Article talking about the legend
Cornstalk’s curse and other area legends

Article talking about the legend

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In this monument rests the remains of Keigh-tugh-qua, better known as Cornstalk to the early settlers and frontiersman. (A historical marker located in Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia.)
Chief Cornstalk Historical Marker

In this monument rests the remains of Keigh-tugh-qua, better known as Cornstalk to the early settlers and frontiersman. (A historical marker located in Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia.)

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Biography of Chief Cornstalk
Chief Cornstalk 1720 - 1777

Biography of Chief Cornstalk

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The Wyandot tribe called the area TuEndieWei, which roughly translates to
Point Pleasant

The Wyandot tribe called the area TuEndieWei, which roughly translates to "where the rivers meet," because of its position at the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers.

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Biography of Chief Cornstalk
Dictionary of Virginia Biography - Cornstalk (d. 10 November 1777) Biography

Biography of Chief Cornstalk

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Statue of Chief
Chief Cornstalk Statue

Statue of Chief "Hokolewskwa" Cornstalk near the obelisk

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Information about the Monongah mining Disaster.
Monongah mining disaster - Wikipedia

Information about the Monongah mining Disaster.

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The Battle of Point Pleasant, also known as the Battle of Kanawha and the Battle of Great Kanawha, was the only major action of Dunmore's War.
Battle of Point Pleasant

The Battle of Point Pleasant, also known as the Battle of Kanawha and the Battle of Great Kanawha, was the only major action of Dunmore's War.

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Information on events that some believed were related to the Cornstalk Curse.
Curse of Cornstalk - Potential related evnts

Information on events that some believed were related to the Cornstalk Curse.

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Fort Blair, located in West Virginia, is a historical gem deeply rooted in American history. Established in the mid-1700s near Point Pleasant, this fort served as a crucial defense post during numerous conflicts.
Historical Sign

Fort Blair, located in West Virginia, is a historical gem deeply rooted in American history. Established in the mid-1700s near Point Pleasant, this fort served as a crucial defense post during numerous conflicts.

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Cornstalk (1727? – November 10, 1777) was a Shawnee leader in the Ohio Country in the 1760s and 1770s. Treachery, deception and murder would bring an end to the chief’s life and a curse that he placed on Point Pleasant would linger for 200 years, bringing tragedy, death and disaster.

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