Maumee in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Early American Defeats
By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
1. Early American Defeats Marker
Feeling confident after defeating the British in the Revolutionary War, the U.S. stood little chance of success against the better ordered Western Confederacy forces. As a result the well-organized natives led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket defeated soldiers led by General Harmar (1790) and General St. Clair (1791).Harmar's Defeat:
- 185 Dead
St. Clair's Defeat:
- 630 Dead (37 Officers)
- 283 Wounded
Worst American Defeat at the Hands of Natives
97.9% Casualty Rate
Erected by Metroparks of the Toledo Area.
Location. 41° 32.992′ N, 83° 41.781′ W. Marker is in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County. Marker can be reached from North Jerome Road south of Monclova Road, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located on the grounds of the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Metropark, in a densely wooded forest area, and is the third in a series of markers seen along the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, walking trail. It is located in the woods, to the
By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
2. Early American Defeats Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a painting of General Harmar.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Unfair Negotiations (within shouting distance of this marker); Fighting Forces (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Why Fight Here? (about 300 feet away); Partners in Preservation (about 400 feet away); A Long March (about 400 feet away); Cover and Camouflage (about 600 feet away); Battle of Fallen Timbers (about 700 feet away); Caught Off Guard (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maumee.
Categories. • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian •
By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
3. Early American Defeats Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a painting of General St. Clair.
By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
4. Early American Defeats Marker
A distant view of the marker looking east along the park's walking trail.
By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
5. Early American Defeats Marker
View of the marker.
By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
6. Early American Defeats Marker
View of the marker looking west along the park's walking trail, in the direction of the park's visitor center.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 6, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 24, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
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