Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Winchester - Former Site Of South East Blockhouse
Inscription.
Former site of
SE 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° 17.073′ N, 84° 21.545′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker is at the intersection of W. 3rd Street and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on W. 3rd 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of South West Blockhouse (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Winchester (about 500 feet away); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North East Blockhouse (about 700 feet away); Defiance Historic Sites (about 700 feet away); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North West Blockhouse (about 800 feet away); 1913 Flood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Clocktower Bell (approx. 0.2 miles 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 89 times since then and 17 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.