Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Winchester - Former Site Of South West Blockhouse
Inscription.
Former site of
SW 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° 17.096′ N, 84° 21.606′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker is at the intersection of W. 3rd Street and Jefferson 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 - Former Site Of South East Blockhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Winchester (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Winchester (about 600 feet away); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North West Blockhouse (about 700 feet away); 1913 Flood (about 700 feet away); Fort Winchester - Former Site Of North East Blockhouse (about 800 feet away); Courthouse Clocktower Bell (about 800 feet away); Defiance County Veterans Memorial (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 97 times since then and 16 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.