Maumee in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Running a Gauntlet

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 5, 2014

1. Running a Gauntlet Marker

Inscription.
Desperate to break the British and American Indian siege of Fort Meigs, General William Henry Harrison ordered 800 Kentucky Militia under Colonel William Dudley to cross the Maumee River and destroy the British batteries.

After seizing the enemy cannons on May 5, 1813, the undisciplined U.S. soldiers broke into small groups and chased the scattering Indian troops into the thick woods. British soldiers continued firing - killing and wounding many Americans.

The British marched the prisoners to Fort Miamis and forced them to run a gauntlet of Indians. British General Henry Procter did nothing to stop the massacre, but upon arrival, Shawnee Chief Tecumseh stopped the ordeal and chastised his warriors.

In the end, nearly 650 Americans were killed or captured in what became known as Dudley's Defeat.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1813.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 41° 34.329′ N, 83° 37.569′ W. Marker

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was in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County. It could be reached from the intersection of River Road and Michigan Avenue. This historical marker is located where Michigan Avenue. dead ends into River Road, on the river side of River Road, in a small, Lucas County MetroPark, which is situated along the west side of the Maumee River. The marker is situated along the lone park walking path that leads from the parking lot to the site of the old fort's earthworks. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1900 River Road, Maumee OH 43537, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was on the Lake Erie Shore

and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Old Fort, New Battle (here, next to this marker); Running A Gauntlet (here, next to this marker); A Shattered Truce (here, next to this marker); The Formidable Fort Miamis (about 300 feet away); 41st Regiment of Foot - War of 1812 / Private Patrick Russell (about 400 feet away); Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site (about 400 feet away); Letters From 1794 / A Strategic Location (about 400 feet away); The Great Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maumee.

Other markers no longer nearby. A Strategic Location (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed);

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 5, 2014

2. Running a Gauntlet Marker

Fort Miamis During the War of 1812 (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Site of Fort Miami (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); British Betray Indian Allies (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Fort Miamis (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fort Miamis (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Indian Wars (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 3, 2014

3. Running a Gauntlet Marker

View of the featured historical marker, seen in the center of the group of three markers.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 3, 2014

4. Running a Gauntlet Marker

View of the group of three markers, including the featured marker, looking northwest along the park walking path.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 3, 2014

5. Running a Gauntlet Marker

Distant view of the featured historical marker, looking southeast along the park's walking path.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 3, 2014

6. Running a Gauntlet Marker

View looking southwest, from beyond the location of the historical marker, of the lone park walking path that leads to the marker from the parking lot.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 5, 2014

7. Running a Gauntlet Marker

View of the Fort Miamis Metro Park sign, situated at the entrance to the park.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 8, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.