Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North East Blockhouse
Inscription.
Former site of
NE blockhouse
Fort Winchester
1812 - 1815
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 41° 17.179′ N, 84° 21.48′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker is at the intersection of W. 1st Street and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on W. 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Defiance OH 43512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North West Blockhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Winchester (about 400 feet away); Reinforcement Work (about 400 feet away); Frontier Fort 1794-1796 (about 400 feet away); Anthony Wayne's Fort Defiance (about 400 feet away); Location Of The Bake Oven (about 400 feet away); South Blockhouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.