On July 4, 2001 the Board of Trustees of Historic Forks of the Wabash, Inc. recognized the efforts of its Past-Presidents with the dedication of the Presidential Grove. In honor of their commitment and service to Historic Forks of the Wabash, a tree has been planted in recognition of each of the organization's former presidents. Located South of the Chief's House, the Presidential Grove lines a wood-chipped path that leads to the scenic Wabash River.

Past Presidents of Historic Forks of the Wabash, Inc. are:

• Sylvia Mills (1987-1989)
• Don Martin (1990-1993)
• Alan Pflieger Co-President (1992)
• Carol Shuttleworth (1994)
• Steve Zahn (1995)
• Shelly Schenkel (1996)
• Dwight Ericsson (1997-2000)

Past HFW Presidents on hand for the July 4, 2001 dedication of the Presidential Grove were (from left): Sylvia Mills, Alan Pflieger, Don Martin, Dwight Ericsson and Carol Shuttleworth.