Milleret, Pamela2021-02-122021-02-122011-09https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41060Pamela Milleret, “Ozawkie, Jefferson County,” Chapman Center Research Collections, https://ccrsresearchcollections.omeka.net/items/show/65.Originally named "Osawkee" it is believed that this Indian Village was named in honor of the Chief of the Sak (Sauk) tribe. Perhaps, you have been told that the name means, "People of the Yellow Earth", where "Wa-sae', meaning yellow, plus 'ah-Kee meaning earth". However, contradicting statements argue that the name actually means, "People of the Outlet", in reference of the Sauk Tribe's Saginaw Bay, Michigan origin.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). NOTE: Rights status of accompanying images may differ from text.Jefferson CountyOsawkeePerry DamSaukGeorge and William DyerDelaware IndiansText