The Pontiac name goes back to a famous Native American, Chief Pontiac, considered a heroic figure. He was the leader of a Native American revolt against the British in Detroit and other parts of ...

Chief Pontiac was a great leader and warrior. He is most well known for his role in the Pontiac Rebellion, also known as the Pontiac War, an Native American struggle against the British occupation ...

AP PhotoIn this Thursday, July 16, 2009 photo, Oakland County Historical Society Historian Charlie Martinez and Collection Intern Emilie Hurley pose for a photo with a painting of Chief Pontiac ...

CAHOKIA - The Pontiac brand of cars is the namesake of a great Indian chief who fought the British during colonial days and was murdered here 240 years ago.

ASHEVILLE — Chief Pontiac, the giant fiberglass statue of a Native American that for decades stood in a car lot atop a hill overlooking Patton Avenue, has left his post. The owners of Harry's on ...

Not all of Pontiac's hood ornaments showed the brand's namesake Native American chief, but together they tell a story of American culture and design.

The historical marker honoring Chief Pontiac is being spruced up as the 250th anniversary of the siege he led on Fort Detroit approaches.The marker recently was removed from its spot near Pontiac ...

Goodbye, Chief Pontiac: Iconic statue taken down. On Friday morning, a local landmark that stood over Patton Avenue for decades was taken down from its site over West Asheville.

NC dealership to remove giant Native American 'Chief Pontiac' statue after 'ugly' incident By Abbie Bennett. Updated June 3, 2018 12:18 PM. Google Maps screenshot.

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