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

Second Fort

Fort Meigs

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 12, 2020

1. Second Fort Marker

Inscription. In August 1813, General Harrison began to prepare the army for the invasion of Canada. Harrison ordered the large fort destroyed and replaced by a small stockade approximately 50 yards square and surrounded by a steep-sided ditch six feet deep and five feet across. A blockhouse was built at each of the stockade's corners. Within the post, permanent barracks and storehouses were built to house and supply the much reduced garrison. This second fort allowed the United States to maintain control of the strategic Maumee Rapids while releasing the majority of the garrison to march against Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1813.

Location. 41° 33.14′ N, 83° 39.176′ 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: 27547 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. The Grand Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Meigs / Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Amos Stoddard (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory Of Michael Hayes, Timothy Hayes, Thomas Hayes

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Soldiers Who Died At Fort Meigs Or In Ohio During the War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Meigs / Introduction 4 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Meigs / Introduction 3 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perrysburg.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.