In 1811, the governor of the Indiana Territory who attempted to eliminate Prophetstown in the Battle of Tippecanoe was William Henry Harrison. Harrison, who later became the ninth President of the United States, was serving as the governor of the territory at that time. The Battle of Tippecanoe was a significant conflict between the United States and Native American tribes led by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa, also known as "The Prophet." Harrison's victory in the battle marked a turning point in the conflict and solidified his reputation as a military leader.