New Madison in Darke County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Black
on the Ohio Frontier
— War of 1812 —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2013
1. Fort Black Marker close up
Inscription.
Fort Black a sturdy log outpost was erected immediately southwest of this site in the fall of 1813 under the direction of Lieutenant James Black commanding a detachment of Preble County troops in order to protect the pioneer settlers against bands of hostile Indians who were then engaged in harassing the frontier. The town of Madison was platted on this site by Zadock Smith in Dec. 1817 and was probably named for President James Madison afterwards this plat was purchased and vacated by Ernestus Putnum who laid off and recorded a new town in 1831 and called it New Madison.
Fort Black a sturdy log outpost was erected immediately southwest of this site in the fall of 1813 under the direction of Lieutenant James Black commanding a detachment of Preble County troops in order to protect the pioneer settlers against bands of hostile Indians who were then engaged in harassing the frontier. The town of Madison was platted on this site by Zadock Smith in Dec. 1817 and was probably named for President James Madison afterwards this plat was purchased and vacated by Ernestus Putnum who laid off and recorded a new town in 1831 and called it New Madison.
Erected 1938 by Catherine Katzenberger.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1817.
Location. 39° 58.185′ N, 84° 42.462′ W. Marker is in New Madison, Ohio, in Darke County. Marker is at the intersection of Main street (Ohio Route 121) and Fayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Main street. marker is near base of village water tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Fayette Street, New Madison OH 45346, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Please note: this marker was furnished by Catherine Katzenberger, I have noticed that several other markers in Darke County were furnished by members of this family. i.e.- Camp Stillwater, by Martha Katzenberger, and Camp Maple Swamp, by Mrs. Grace M. Katzenberger. All of these were done in 1936-38
Regarding Fort Black. adjacent marker refers to person on first marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 2, 2014
2. Fort Black Marker
1907 USGS West Manchester topo, edited, marked and colored by Dr. Ronald Irick. Map shows proximity to other frontier features
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2013
3. Fort Black Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
4. 2nd marker adjacent to Fort Black Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
5. Fort Black Cafe'
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2013
6. Fort Black Marker
donors name on marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 27, 2014
7. donors name at Camp Maple Swamp marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 27, 2014
8. donor name at Camp Stillwater marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 2, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.