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Treaty of Yellow River
The Treaty of Yellow River was finally concluded. -
Deadline
At this time, it was the deadline for the Potawatomi to vacate their land. Some had already left the area, but Menominee and others haven't yet. -
March Started
The march started on the Trail of Death. -
Trail of Death Was Named
The exodus to Kansas which came to be known as the Potowatomi Trail of Death, began with more than 850 Potawatomi Indians under armed guard. -
Time for Water
The Potawatomi crossed the Mississippi on steam ferry boats and entered Missouri. -
Amount Traveled
They had traveled around 660 miles in two months!