Urbana in Champaign County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hull's Headquarters
Here, Gen. William Hull largely recruited his army for his campaign against the British at Detroit, in the War of 1812.
Erected 1930 by Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission. (Marker Number C22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 40° 6.933′ N, 83° 45.09′ W. Marker is in Urbana, Ohio, in Champaign County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 68) and Fyffe Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is on island between Main Street, Fyffe Street, and Laurel Oak Street, just north of railroad grade crossing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Urbana OH 43078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. President Lincoln’s Funeral Train in Urbana (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Council of 1812 / Old Grave Yard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harmony Lodge No. 8 Free and Accepted Masons (approx. 0.4 miles away); Champaign County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Champaign County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); This tablet mark's the Site of Doolittle's Tavern (approx. half a mile away); Simon Kenton (approx. half a mile away); The Samuel McCord House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Urbana.
More about this marker. This historical marker is part of the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail series (type C) which was put in place in 1930 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Ohio's Revolutionary War era Battle of Piqua, by the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission.
In order to accomplish this, in 1929 the state of Ohio created the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission, and then in 1930 this commission created 22 military trails, throughout western Ohio, between Cincinnati, Ohio on the state's southern border and Toledo, Ohio on the state's northern border. Each of these military trails represented the routes, or trails, used by military leaders during either the Revolutionary War, the Indian Wars of 1790 to 1795, or the War of 1812. Each of these military routes connected various related historical sites, that were marked with Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission (type C) markers, along each of the military trails.
The routes of these military trails were in turn marked by type A and type B Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission markers that served as directional (type B) and distance (type A) markers.
Originally, back in 1930, there were erected 70 some of these Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission, type C, markers. To date, there are only 20 some of them that have been located and posted on the Historical Marker database. A number of them are presently missing, and presumed to be permanently lost.
Of the 20 some original markers that have been included in the historical marker database only a small number of them have the original art work, sometimes referred to as silhouettes, across the top of the historical marker. This is a feature that makes these markers quite unique from most other historical markers. This "Hull's Headquarters" marker is one of those very few markers.
Regarding Hull's Headquarters. General Hull surrendered Detroit, without a shot, to a small British force under Sir Isaac Brock. For his actions, General Hull was court martialled and sentenced to death by firing squad, but President James Madison pardoned him.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To follow the path and the events related to Hull's 1812 military campaign.
Also see . . .
1. General William Hull. Military History of the Upper Great Lakes website entry (Submitted on June 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Hull's Road. This is a link to information provided by Ohio History Central, an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on November 17, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail System. A description of the Revolutionary Memorial Trail System developed by the state of Ohio in 1929 - 1930. (Submitted on November 17, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,692 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 20, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 8, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 8. submitted on June 26, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.