A river in the midwestern United States flowing through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Also refers to locations named after this river.
From Miami-Illinois waapaahšiiki meaning 'it shines white' or 'white water,' referring to the river's appearance. The name was adopted by European settlers and became applied to various towns and geographical features.
The Wabash River inspired one of America's most beloved state songs, 'On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,' written in 1897 and later became Indiana's official state song.
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