Paradise Spring, located near the Wabash River in Indiana, was the site of a significant 1826 treaty negotiation. Representatives from the Miami, Potawatomi, and the United States government gathered there. The Miami and Potawatomi tribes agreed to cede lands north of the Wabash River. This land cession paved the way for increased white settlement and the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal. A treaty camp was established in the summer of 1826 to facilitate these negotiations. Indiana Governor James B. Ray, Michigan Governor Lewis Cass, and Captain John Tipton served as U.S. commissioners. The camp, chosen for its resources, was reconstructed in 1987 based on historical accounts. The Wabash and Erie Canal, a major engineering feat, operated for several decades before being superseded by railroads. Paradise Spring also became an important location for railroad development, with various lines passing through and establishing service shops. Today, Paradise Spring Historical Park preserves this history with walking trails, picnic areas, and an annual Treaty Festival.