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Indian Burial Place of Great Eagle Township of Ackley, Langlade County, Wisconsin

From a statement to the Antigo Daily Journal:
"Charles Ackley, first white baby born in Langlade County, who was the grandson of Chief Great Eagle, stated that Great Eagle (White Thunderbird) was buried near the curve of the river below the Ackley cabin. Several years ago, on account of the wearing away of the bank near Highway 64, it became necessary to relocate the road. Charles Ackley heard that when this was done that some human bones were found and reburied, but he does not know where. He believes that they were the bones of his grandfather, Great Eagle."