Old Betsy Marker

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Fremont in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Betsy

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

1. Old Betsy Marker

Inscription. Cannon used by
Major George Croghan
Against the British and
Indians in the defense
Of Fort Stephenson
Aug. 1st and 2nd 1813

Location. 41° 20.779′ N, 83° 6.928′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Marker is at the intersection of Croghan Street and High Street, on the right when traveling east on Croghan Street. Click for map. This historical marker is located in the downtown Fremont area, in front of a black cannon, on the north side of the Birchard Public Library, which was built on the site of Fort Stephenson. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Croghan Street, Fremont OH 43420, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Stephenson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Stephenson (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Near This Spot (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Fremont (about 400 feet away); In Commemoration (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fremont (about 700 feet away); Indian Gantlet and Race Course (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Fremont.

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

2. Old Betsy Marker

View of the historical marker in it's location in front of the cannon called Old Betsy.

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

3. Old Betsy Marker

View of the historical marker, in front of the cannon, on the north lawn of the library, along with several other markers that are all related to the events that took place at Fort Stephenson.

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

4. Old Betsy Marker

View looking north of the Fort Stephenson area, showing the backside of the cannon (Old Betsy) on the left side of the photo.

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 679 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.