History The Territory of Indiana was established in 1800 as legitimized by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The governing structure established through this act began creating counties in the territory as it became increasingly populated. In December 1816, the State of Indiana was admitted to the Union. Wells was named after famous frontiersmen William A. Wells who played a central role in the Northwest Indian Wars and the activity surrounding Fort Miami and Kekionga.Captain William A. Wells was captured by Native Americans as a young boy and adopted by the Miami chief Little Turtle. He eventually became a scout for Gen. "Mad Anthony" Wayne. Capt. Wells was killed by Potawatomi allied with the British at the Battle of Fort Dearborn at the outbreak of the War of 1812. It was initially assigned to Allen County for legislative and administrative affairs.
History The Territory of Indiana was established in 1800 as legitimized by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 The governing structure established through this act began creating counties in the territory as it became increasingly populated In December 1816 the State of Indiana was admitted to the Union Wells was named after famous frontiersmen William A Wells who played a central role in the Northwest Indian Wars and the activity surrounding Fort Miami and KekiongaCaptain William A Wells was captured by Native Americans as a young boy and adopted by the Miami chief Little Turtle He eventually became a scout for Gen "Mad Anthony" Wayne Capt Wells was killed by Potawatomi allied with the British at the Battle of Fort Dearborn at the outbreak of the War of 1812 It was initially assigned to Allen County for legislative and administrative affairs