Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North West Blockhouse
Inscription.
Former site of
NW 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° 17.2′ N, 84° 21.541′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker is at the intersection of W. 1st Street and Jefferson Avenue 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. 1913 Flood (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North East Blockhouse (about 300 feet away); Geo. Ironside (about 400 feet away); Fort Winchester (about 400 feet away); Defiance Public Library (about 400 feet away); Service Star Legion Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Fort Defiance (about 500 feet away); The Indian Wars (about 500 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 82 times since then and 11 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.