Spencerville in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
War of 1812
1812 - 1815
— Served 286,730 / Killed 2,260 / Wounded 4,505 —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 18, 2019
1. War of 1812 Marker
Inscription.
War of 18 12. The War of 18 12 was fought between the United States and the British Empire. It was an indirect result of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, as well as British support of Native American hostilities against U. S. expansion. Fought across three theaters in North America Atlantic, Great Lakes and Southern, the war witnessed the burning of Washington D.C. by British forces, and major victories by the Americans in the western territories. The treaty of Ghent December 24, 1814 reconciled both sides, and ushered in an era of peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain.
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire. It was an
indirect result of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, as well as British support of Native
American hostilities against U. S. expansion. Fought across three theaters in North
America Atlantic, Great Lakes and Southern, the war witnessed the burning of
Washington D.C. by British forces, and major victories by the Americans in the western
territories. The treaty of Ghent December 24, 1814 reconciled both sides, and ushered
in an era of peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain.
Erected by Spencerville Schools.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1814.
Location. 40° 42.709′ N, 84° 21.227′ W. Marker is in Spencerville, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) and W. 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencerville OH 45887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo1. submitted on February 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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