The Old Treaty Grounds in Huntington, Indiana are one of the most historically significant places in the Huntington area because they sit at the intersection of Miami Indian history, the Wabash River, early American settlement, treaty-making, and eventually the development of Huntington itself . The Forks of the Wabash The key to understanding the Treaty Grounds is the Forks of the Wabash —where the Little River meets the Wabash River just west of present-day Huntington . For the Miami people, this was an important location because it was both a transportation crossroads and a place of commerce and diplomacy . The river system connected the Great Lakes region with the Wabash and ultimately the Ohio and Mississippi river systems. Local historical accounts describe the Forks as an important center for Miami tribal activities and treaty negotiations. The location was especially valuable because of the nearby portage around present-day Fort Wayne , which connected the Maumee R...
At LADD Dental Group , we have never believed that bigger automatically means better. Our philosophy has always been about growing thoughtfully, staying connected to our communities, and putting people first . That is one of the reasons we believe our operational density is such an important advantage. For us, operational density means having multiple dental offices within a concentrated geographic footprint. Instead of spreading ourselves across a large region, we intentionally build a network of practices where our teams, doctors, leadership, and resources can stay connected. Today, that creates advantages in three areas that matter enormously to us: Operations. Clinical mentorship. Patient experience. Better Operations Through Proximity Running a dental organization is complicated. Every office has unique needs, but many operational challenges are shared. When our offices are geographically close to one another, our teams can communicate more easily, share ideas, solve proble...