Hamilton in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Hamilton
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2022
1. Fort Hamilton Marker
Built by General St. Clair in 1791, on his campaign against the Indians.
It was enlarged in 1792 and used by General Wayne in 1793, on his march to Fallen Timbers.
Erected 1930 by Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission. (Marker Number C9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 39° 24.045′ N, 84° 33.886′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) and Monument Avenue, on the right when traveling east on High Street. Marker is adjacent to the NE side of the Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton OH 45013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flood Level (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Fort Hamilton (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Fountain
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Also see . . .
1. Fort Hamilton. (Submitted on May 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail System. A description of the Revolutionary Memorial Trail System developed by the state of Ohio in 1929 - 1930. (Submitted on June 30, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Fort Hamilton, O.R.M.C. Marker: C-9. This is a link to information provided by the "Ohio Memory" records. (Submitted on March 17, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
2. Fort Hamilton Marker
This is a photo of the marker prior to restoration.
Image courtesy of the Ohio History Connection, May 5, 1937
3. Fort Hamilton Marker
For additional information at the "Ohio Memory" records regarding both Fort Hamilton and this marker,
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
4. Fort Hamilton Marker
Looking SE, with the Butler County Courthouse in the distance.
Photographed By J. Wesley Baker, June 3, 2016
5. Fort Hamilton Marker
The view of the marker with the concrete replica of a blockhouse behind it.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2022
6. Fort Hamilton Marker
Image courtesy of the MidPointe Library System (www.MidPointeLibrary.org)
7. Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail Map
A view of an original Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail Map, from 1930. For a better view double click on this picture.
Image provided by Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission publication, dated 1931.
8. Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission Marker Types
View of the three types of markers used by the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission. The marker on the left is a type A marker, the marker in the middle is a type C (just like the featured marker), and the marker on the right is a type B. For a better view double click on this picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,277 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on March 17, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on December 8, 2018, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. 6. submitted on January 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on September 4, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 8. submitted on June 26, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
