Perrysburg in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gardens

Fort Meigs

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 12, 2020

1. Gardens Marker

Inscription.
Following the first siege, soldiers were allowed to supplement their daily ration by fishing in the river, foraging in the surrounding forest, and even gardening.

Voices Of The Past
General Owens June 15th, 1813
"At Seven o'clock every morning four men from each Company will be permitted to pass the Centinels accompanied by a Commissioned officer to gather fruit and Sallad the men to goe out armed and return by 12 oclock."

June 16th 1813
"This day very pleasant, I have made garden; set out lettuce and planted radishes, etc."
Capt. Daniel Gushing
2nd Regiment U.S. Artillery

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1813.

Location. 41° 33.149′ N, 83° 39.02′ W. Marker is in Perrysburg, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West River Road (Ohio Route 65) and Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29100 W River Rd, Perrysburg OH 43551, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Meigs (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General William Henry Harrison (about 400 feet away); Pennsylvania Soldiers Monument

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(about 400 feet away); Kentucky Soldiers Monument (about 400 feet away); First Siege (about 400 feet away); Lieut. John McCullough & Lieut. Robert Walker (about 400 feet away); Blockhouses (about 400 feet away); Stockade (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perrysburg.

Just behind the marker is a demonstration garden similar to one that would have been at the fort image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 12, 2020

2. Just behind the marker is a demonstration garden similar to one that would have been at the fort

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.