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The Logan Elm that stood near Circleville in Pickaway County, Ohio, was one of the largest American elm trees (''Ulmus americana'') recorded. The tree had a trunk circumference of and a crown spread of .〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.over-land.com/st_loganelm.html )〕 Weakened by Dutch Elm Disease, the tree died from storm damage in 1964.〔 The Logan Elm State Memorial commemorates the site and preserves various associated markers and monuments.〔 According to tradition, Chief Logan of the Mingo tribe delivered a passionate speech at a peace-treaty meeting under this elm in 1774,〔 said to be the most famous speech ever given by a Native American, now known as "Logan's Lament": I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, Logan is the friend of the white men. I have even thought to live with you but for the injuries of one man. Col. Cresap, the last spring, in cold blood, and unprovoked, murdered all the relations of Logan, not sparing even my women and children. There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This has called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country, I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbour a thought that mine is the joy of fear. Logan never felt fear. He will not turn on his heel to save his life. Who is there to mourn for Logan? Not one. The village of Logan Elm and the Logan Elm High School are located nearby. File:LoganElm1.JPG|Logan Elm State Memorial File:LoganElm2.JPG|Chief Logan Ohio Historical Marker File:LoganElm3.JPG|Logan Elm Ohio Historical Marker File:LoganElm4.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm5.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm6.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm7.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm8.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm9.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm10.JPG|Logan monument File:LoganElm11.JPG|Cornstalk monument File:LoganElm12.JPG|Cornstalk monument File:LoganElm13.JPG|Boggs monument File:LoganElm14.JPG|Boggs monument File:LoganElm15.JPG|Boggs monument. Inscription reads "Under the spreading branches of a magnificent elm tree near by is where Logan the Mingo chief made his celebrated speech and where Lord Dunmore concluded his treaty with the Indians in 1774 and thereby opened this country for the settlement of our fore fathers." File:LoganElm16.JPG|Boggs monument. Inscription reads "Maj. John Boggs born near Wheeling, W. Va 1775 moved to Ohio with his father 1798. Married Sarah McMecher 1800 raised eight children all born in a cabin that stood on this spot. His wife Sarah died 1851. He died 1862." File:LoganElm17.JPG|Boggs monument. Inscription reads "Erected by John Boggs Jr. to the memory of his grandfather and father. Soldier, scout, and pioneer." File:LoganElm18.JPG|Boggs monument. Inscription reads "Capt. John Boggs born in western Penn. 1738. Married Jane Irwin and raised a large family on the frontier near Wheeling, W. Va. One son Wm. was taken prisoner by the Indians in view of his fathers cabin which is here represented. Another James was killed by them near Cambridge O. Emigrated to Ohio and built his cabin on this spot 1798 and died 1826." File:LoganElm19.JPG|Site of Logan Elm File:LoganElm20.JPG|Site of Logan Elm File:LoganElm21.JPG|Michael Cresap monument File:LoganElm22.JPG|Michael Cresap monument File:LoganElm23.JPG|Michael Cresap monument File:LoganElm24.JPG|Nonhelema monument File:LoganElm25.JPG|Nonhelema monument ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Logan Elm」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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