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

Tomb

Fort Laurens

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 15, 2015

1. Tomb Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The 1976 Bicentennial of the American Revolution was the occasion for the reburial of the remains of the first Fort Laurens soldier excavated in 1973. This fallen defender of the fort was buried with full military honors by the Ohio National Guard on June 26, 1976. The Unknown Patriot of the American Revolution personifies the Courage and perseverance of those who fought and died for American independence.

Erected by Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1976.

Location. 40° 38.364′ N, 81° 27.354′ W. Marker is in Bolivar, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County. Located near the entrance to the tomb. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11607 Fort Laurens Road, 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. Unknown Soldier (a few steps from this marker); Hospital

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Laurens (within shouting distance of this marker); Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Introduction (within shouting distance of this marker); In Commemoration of Our Patriot Ancestors (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Laurens Continental Outpost of the Ohio Frontier / Survival on the Frontier (within shouting distance of this marker); Excavation (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.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 15, 2015

2. The Tomb

Close up of the Tomb image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 15, 2015

3. Close up of the Tomb

In this place of honor rests an unknown soldier who gave his life in the struggle for American independence.

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

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 26, 2020

4. Sign at the entrance of Fort Laurens Historic Site

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.