Near Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battle Island
Scene
Of the Defeat of
Col. Wm Crawford
June 5. & 6. 1782
Erected by Tarhe Tribe. (Marker Number 145.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Revolutionary War series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1861.
Location. 40° 51.71′ N, 83° 16.052′ W. Marker is near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, in Wyandot County. Marker is on County Route 47 near Ohio Route 67, on the left when traveling south. Located in a rural area, just north of Upper Sandusky, and even nearer to the north of the junction of US 23 and state route 53. Due to some changes made in the roadway network in the past several years it is a little difficult to describe how to get to this historical marker. From U.S. 23 proceed north on State Route 53 for a short distance of about 0.3 miles and turn right (east) at it's intersection with state route 67 (county road 47). Proceed east for about 0.7 of a mile and then turn right onto CR 47. Look immediately to your right and turn right onto what use to be the main road. In less than 0.1 of a mile you will come upon a solitary brick post on the right hand side of the road, and that is the historical marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Sandusky OH 43351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Upper Sandusky (approx. 1˝ miles away); "Enjoy The Day” Bench (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Upper Sandusky (approx. 1.8 miles away); Wyandot County's WWI Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 1.8 miles away); Wyandot County's WWII Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 1.8 miles away); PFC William Naus Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Wyandot County's Cold War Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 1.8 miles away); Wyandot County's Persian Gulf War Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Sandusky.
Regarding Battle Island. Please note that in some historical accounts the engagement described by this historical marker is referred to as "Battle Island," while other historical accounts refer to this engagement as "The Battle of the Sandusky."
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. William Crawford. This link is published and made available by, "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on June 29, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Battle of the Sandusky. This link is published and made available by, "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on June 29, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. William Crawford (soldier). This web link was both published and made available by, "Absolute Astronomy.com," in it's quest to enable "exploring the universe of knowledge" (Submitted on June 29, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. William Crawford. This web link was both published and made available by, "Touring Ohio." (Submitted on June 29, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,882 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on August 6, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.