Near Lightsville in Darke County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Camp Stillwater
Major General Anthony Wayne
camped on the rising ground immediately
eastward on the night of July 28th, 1794 A.D.
After advancing twelve miles from headquarters
at Fort Greene Ville on the expedition against
the Indian tribes of the Maumee Valley.
The encampment was about six hundred yards
square, covering some seventy acres, and was
protected by a breastwork of felled trees on
the exposed sides. On July 29th, the army pushed
forward, following a well worn Indian path, to
the headquarters of the Wabash River, and camped
a short distance beyond Fort Recovery.
Camp Stillwater is eighty-six miles from
Fort Washington (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Erected 1936 by Martha Katzenberger.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1921.
Location. 40° 15.219′ N, 84° 41.671′ W. Marker is near Lightsville, Ohio, in Darke County. Marker is on Ohio Route 49, 2.2 miles north of Ohio Route 47, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker is affixed to a large rock, that is situated in front of a rural residence, along the west side of a State Highway. It is easy to miss this marker because much of the marker is obscured by a dense growth of vegetation and flowers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11568 State Route 49, Rossburg OH 45362, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Sulphur Springs (approx. 2.9 miles away); Camp Mississinewa (approx. 3.4 miles away); Ansonia Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); New Weston Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.4 miles away); Parent Elevator (approx. 6.8 miles away); Union City Railroad History (approx. 6.9 miles away); Transportation History (approx. 6.9 miles away); The Red 73 Creamery (approx. 7 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. "Mad" Anthony Wayne. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on April 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of Fallen Timbers, 20 August 1794. Army History website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,534 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.