Land in High Demand / Treaty of Fort Industry
Land in High Demand
Even before settlement, the fertile Maumee River Valley has been disputed land. It sustained nomadic hunters, toolmakers and woodland tribes and served as an important travel route.
Settlement led to clashes with Native Americans, the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the eventual removal of remaining Tribal Nations.
Did you know?
One of the earliest and
most important industries
in the United States was the
fur trade, which depended
on navigable waterways
such as the Maumee.
Treaty of Fort Industry
Fort Industry, not far from here, was
the site of an 1805 treaty that ceded
more Native American land to the
United States. Although little is
known of the history of Fort
Industry or its construction, it is
prominently featured in the seal of
the city of Toledo.
Thank you…
to the Toledo Lucas County
Public Library for providing
Metroparks with numerous
historical photos from their
Images in Time collection.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 41° 38.358′ N, 83° 32.114′ W. Marker is in Toledo,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio-Michigan War: A War Without Casualties / Canal Boom (here, next to this marker); Bigger, Better, Quicker, Faster! / The Glass City (here, next to this marker); Home To Jeep / Middlegrounds Metropark (here, next to this marker); The Toledo Rotary: Service Above Self / Local and Global Actions (here, next to this marker); Don't Let This Bridge Leave You In Suspense! (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oliver House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad / Toledo As A Rail Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Basset's Nut Co. (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
