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

Inscription. 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. Touch for map. 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 east of the park's Visitor Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4949 North Jerome Road , Maumee OH 43537, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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.

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.

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 185 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 24, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.