
BLACK HAWK
BLACK HAWK April 1833 In the Spring of 1833, Black Hawk, a Native American and member of the Sauk nation, was held captive in Richmond’s Eagle Hotel at Broad and 12th Streets. Black Hawk and his followers refused to leave contested land while white settlers pushed to capture the frontier. A war ensued and Black Hawk was eventually taken East by U.S. troops. President Andrew … Continue reading BLACK HAWK