20 Major Facts About The Wabash River: The Wabash River is a major tributary of the Ohio River. It is the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River. Here are the list of 20 major facts about the Wabash River.
20 Major Facts About The Wabash River
1. The Wabash River is a major tributary of the Ohio River that flows through the Midwest region of the United States.
2. The Wabash River is the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River.
3. The Wabash River is about 503 mile or 810 kilometers long that drains most of the state of Indiana in the United States.
4. The Wabash River is the state river of Indiana.
5. The Wabash River basin covers parts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and a small portion of Michigan.
6. The name ‘Wabash River’ is derived from the Miami-Illinois language that means ‘water over white stones’.
7. The major tributaries of the Wabash River are the Tippecanoe River, White River, Embarras River and Little Wabash River.
8. The Wabash River is the 24th largest river by discharge in the United States.
9. The Wabash River is also the 38th longest river in the United States.
10. At least 150 species of birds have been sighted around the Wabash River.
11. The Wabash River is home to many species of fish. e.g.- bass, sunfish, crappie, catfish, carp, etc.
12. There are many cities and towns are situated along the Wabash River. e.g. – Huntington, Lafayette, Terre Haute, etc.
13. The Wabash River has played a role in the conflict between Native American tribes and European settlers during the northwest Indian war in the late 18th century.
14. The Wabash River has played a significant role in the development of the Indiana territory and the opening of the northwest territory.
15. The Wabash River intersects with the Patoka River at Mount Carmel.
16. The Wabash has a watershed area of approximately 33,400 square miles or 86,500 square kilometers.
17. The Wabash and Erie Canal is connected with the Wabash River to Lake Erie that enhances trade opportunities.
18. The city of Vincennes, Indiana is one of the oldest European settlements in the state. It is located along the Wabash River.
19. The Wabash River’s headwaters are in Grand Lake, Ohio, where it is formed by the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers.
20. The ‘Wabash River Ride’ is a cycling event that promotes awareness and appreciation for the Wabash River.
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