Today in Wheeling History: June 21–Wheeling’s Mingo Statue dedicated (1928).
The Mingo statue, a well-known landmark in Wheeling, has a long history and was dedicated in 1928 to honor the indigenous people who once inhabited the Ohio Valley. However, the statue's inscription referring to the "Mingo" as a tribe is historically inaccurate, as the term represented a mix of different indigenous groups. Indigenous representation in Wheeling and the surrounding area is minimal today, with only about 0.2% of the city's population being identified as "American Indian and Alaska Native." While the statue continues to stand as a symbol of welcome, it raises questions about the understanding and recognition of indigenous history and culture in the region. (https://shorturl.at/grQR9)
The Mingo statue, a well-known landmark in Wheeling, has a long history and was dedicated in 1928 to honor the indigenous people who once inhabited the Ohio Valley. However, the statue's inscription referring to the "Mingo" as a tribe is historically inaccurate, as the term represented a mix of different indigenous groups. Indigenous representation in Wheeling and the surrounding area is minimal today, with only about 0.2% of the city's population being identified as "American Indian and Alaska Native." While the statue continues to stand as a symbol of welcome, it raises questions about the understanding and recognition of indigenous history and culture in the region. (https://shorturl.at/grQR9)
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