Bolivar in Tuscarawas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Northwest Bastion

Fort Laurens

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 15, 2015

1. Northwest Bastion Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The fort was designed by the French military engineer Col. Louis Cambray-Digny. The first sections constructed were the corners, or bastions, which served as strong points against attack. A firing step, or elevated platform, was built into each, where perhaps six to eight riflemen could look over the landscape to defend the fort. The drawing shows the eight postholes that supported the step and a fire-baked hearth where soldiers kept warm in the nook beneath.

Erected by Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.

Location. 40° 38.389′ N, 81° 27.303′ W. Marker is in Bolivar, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County. Located on the grounds of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW, Bolivar OH 44612, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barracks (a few steps from this marker); Excavation

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(a few steps from this marker); Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Introduction (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Laurens (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bolivar.

Also see . . . Fort Laurens - Ohio History Connection. (Submitted on December 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

5 Northwest Bastion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 15, 2015

2. 5 Northwest Bastion Marker

Sign at the entrance of Fort Laurens Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 26, 2020

3. Sign at the entrance of Fort Laurens Historic Site

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.