Killarney
History
Odawa/Ojibwe terms for structures, locations, places, 1897
The following was published in 1897 by Andrew J. Blackbird, from his book on Indians of Michigan, The Ottawa and Chippewa. According to the book's introduction, Andrew J. Blackbird's Indian name is Mack-aw-de-be-nessy (Black Hawk) and he was the son of an Odawa chief. For many years, he was an Interpreter for various Indian agents, then was appointed postmaster of Little Traverse (Harbor Springs, Michigan).
FROM CHAPTER XIV

Odawa/Ojibwe Terms for Various Structures, Locations, Places
STRUCTURES

wig wom

wig wom an

au naw mi e wi gaw mig

te baw ko ni ga wi gaw mig


LOCATIONS

ki ti gawn

ki ti gaw nes


PLACES

she-gog-ong
STRUCTURES

house

houses

church

court house


LOCATIONS

farm

garden


PLACES

Chicago
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