| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — C 27 — Dudley's Massacre |
| | Here, on May 5, 1813, Col. Dudley's troops spiked the British artillery besieging Fort Meigs; but, in the enthusiasm of victory they were led into an ambush where over 600 were lost. — Map (db m18774) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — Fallen Timbers |
| | Resentment by the Indians against white encroachment reached a peck in the 1790’s. Encouraged by the British, they began to raid settlements. Two poorly organized American military campaigns, led by General Josiah Harmar in 1790 and Governor Arthur St. Clair in 1791, were soundly defeated by the Indians. President Washington turned to Anthony Wayne to crush Indian resistance.
Wayne assembled troops at Cincinnati, then moved to Fort Greene Ville where he spent many months creating a . . . — Map (db m19568) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — Fallen Timbers Battle Memorial |
| | In Memoriam
On the Battlefield of Fallen Timbers, in unmarked graves, rest the brave soldiers of General Anthony Wayne's Legion of the United States and the Kentucky Volunteers, who were killed on August 20, 1794, in the victorious conflict with the Indians and their British allies.
Killed in Action - 33
Captain Robert MisCampbell · · Dragoons
Lieutenant Henry B. Towels · · 4th Sub-Legion
Sergeant James Mayfield · · 3d Sub-Legion
Sergeant Aaron Gilbert · · Dragoons
George Collander . . . — Map (db m20004) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — Fallen Timbers Battle Monument |
| | (Front)
The Greenville Treaty
To General Anthony Wayne who organized the “Legion of the United States” by order of President Washington and defeated Chief Little Turtle’s warriors here at Fallen Timbers August 20, 1794. This victory led to the Treaty of Greenville, August 3, 1795. Which opened much of the present state of Ohio to white settlers.
(Right Side)
Indian Warfare
In memory of the white
settlers massacred 1783-1794
(Left Side) . . . — Map (db m8175) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — 4-48 — First Presbyterian Church — Ohio Historical Marker |
| | This congregation was organized January 9, 1820 by 11 charter members. In 1837 the structure was completed on land reserved for religious purposes on the first Maumee plat. A British gun battery stood on the site in the War of 1812. Additions to the building were made in 1922, 1951, and 1968. Dr. Horatio Conant, pioneer teacher, merchant, physician, and politician, was for 59 years a member and officer. — Map (db m18772) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — Fort Miamis — Anthony Wayne Parkway |
| | On this site in 1794, the British built Fort Miamis to block Gen. Anthony Wayne's expected march on Detroit. Its strategic location commanded both the land and water routes in the Maumee Valley. The post, constructed after the manner of the noted French military engineer, Sebastien Vauban, was essentially an earthwork of ditches and embankments, re-enforced by log stockades and buildings, so impregnable did it appear that Gen. Wayne, after routing the Indians at Fallen Timbers (Aug. 20, 1794), . . . — Map (db m18738) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — The Great Trail |
| | This Tablet
Marks the Path
Made previous to the
French and Indian War
By the Indians
Who called it
THE GREAT TRAIL
It extended from Detroit to
Pittsburg and was used by the
French and British and by
General Harrison in 1812.
It was regarded as the most important
Early Route of the Central West. — Map (db m21882) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — The Indian Wars — 1790 - 1795 |
| | When American Pioneers attempted to settle the area north and west of the Ohio River, following the Ordinance of 1787, the Indians aided by the British in Canada, fought valiantly and fiercely for their homes in the Ohio Country. It required the efforts of three American armies to break the Indian resistance. The first Army (1790) under Gen. Josiah Harmar met defeat at the Miami Indian Villages (Fort Wayne, Indiana). The second (1791) under Gov. Arthur St. Clair was ambushed and suffered severe . . . — Map (db m18821) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — Turkey Foot Rock |
| | Lower marker On this rock according to tradition, Chief Turkey Foot of the Ottawa Indians rallied his warriors during the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Here he was killed and for many years tribesmen made offerings of tobacco on the rock to appease the Great Spirit.
Native American Memorial marker
In memory of all the American Indians who gave their lives at this place, including members of the following tribes.
Chippewa •
Ottawa •
Delaware •
Potawatami •
Miami • . . . — Map (db m19572) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Providence — 31-48 — Miami & Erie Canal — Ohio Historical Marker |
| | The Wabash & Erie Canal opened between Toledo and Lafayette, Indiana, May 8, 1843. The Miami Extension Canal was completed to Junction, Ohio, on July 4, 1845, linking the Wabash & Erie Canal with Cincinnati and resulting in changing the canal’s name to the Miami & Erie Canal. Prosperity reigned until the 1850s when railroad competition caused a slow decline in commerce. The canal branch to Indiana was in disuse by 1858 and totally abandoned in 1888. The canal system was revived from 1906-1909 . . . — Map (db m19574) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — 26 – 48 — Canal Terminus / Manhattan — Ohio Historical Marker |
| | [Marker Front]:
Canal Terminus
The original northernmost lock in a canal system which linked Lake Erie with the Ohio River was located near the foot of LaSalle Street. Indiana’s Wabash & Erie Canal (1843 – 1874) joined Ohio’s Miami & Erie Canal (1845 – 1913) near Defiance and shared the same course to this location. Toledo’s Swan Creek side cut became the northern terminus in 1864.
[Marker Reverse]:
Manhattan
Founded in 1835, by the . . . — Map (db m19439) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — Peter and Robert Navarre |
| | Erected by Citizens of Toledo, East Side Commercial Club, and Ford Post, GAR Peter and Robert Navarre U.S. Scouts War of 1812 East Toledo Historical Society, 1989 — Map (db m19556) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — Peter Navarre — 1785 – 1874 |
| | Famous Scout Whose loyalty, courage, and resourcefulness aided the United States in retaining this territory during the War of 1812 – 1815. His grave is 400 feet south of this spot. This memorial erected October 6, 1923. by The Peter Navarre Chapter N.S.U.S. Daughters of 1812 — Map (db m19552) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — 50 – 48 — Peter Navarre |
| | (Front):Peter Navarre 1790-1874Considered the first citizen of the East Side, Peter Navarre, along with his brother Robert, first settled the land east of the Maumee River in 1807. A fur trader by profession, Navarre was experienced in wilderness survival and had a deep understanding of Native American life. He died on March 20, 1874, and was buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery across the river from his beloved East Toledo. In 1922, the City of Toledo declared September 9th Peter Navarre . . . — Map (db m19555) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — Pvt. Mark Wood — Company C., 21st. Ohio Volunteer Infantry |
| | Pvt. Mark Wood, Company C, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Died July 11, 1866 Congressional Medal of Honor winner
Pvt. Wood, a union soldier during the Civil War, was a member of the famed Andrews Raiders, who took possession of the Confederate locomotive the "General," at Big Shanty GA. and attempted to return it to the union lines. Andrews Raiders were pursued by the Confederate soldiers in another locomotive called the "Texas." Andrews Raiders were very near the Tennessee border when they . . . — Map (db m19087) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — State Line — 50th Anniversary of Michigan - Ohio Boundary Survey |
| | [Front of Marker]
STATE LINE
Surveyed By
S. S. Gannet
Geographer
United States
Geological Survey
1915
[Ohio Side of Marker]
OHIO
Frank B. Willis
Governor
- - - - -
Erected by Authority of
The 81st General Assmebly
Act of May 27, 1915
By Ohio Topographic Survey
C. E. Sherman Inspector
Jointly with the state of
Michigan
[Michigan Side of Marker]
MICHIGAN
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Governor
- - - - -
Erected by . . . — Map (db m21007) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Toledo — 20-48 — Toledo’s Canals — Ohio Historical Marker |
| | [Marker Front]:
The first canal boat arrived in Toledo from Indiana in 1843 via the Wabash & Erie Canal. The Miami & Erie Canal from Cincinnati was completed in 1845. It joined the W&E Canal near Defiance and they shared the same course along the Maumee River. The final section of the canal from Toledo’s Swan Creek Side Cut to Manhattan passed across the present courthouse square.
[Marker Reverse]:
Toledo won the canal business and became its northern terminus when . . . — Map (db m19474) |
| Ohio (Lucas County), Waterville — Fort Deposit — Anthony Wayne Parkway |
| | Fort Deposit
Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne built Fort Deposit near here on Aug. 19, 1794 when advancing against theforces ofthe hostile Indian Confederacy gathered at the foot of the Rapida. The following day, leaving Capt. Zebulon Pike with 200 soldiers to guard his equipment and stores, he routed the Indians in the decisive victory of Fallen Timbers. After treating his wounded, Wayne abandoned the fort and returned up the valley to Fort Defiance.
Roche de Bout
Just downstream is a . . . — Map (db m19589) |
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