Fort Seneca in Seneca County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Seneca
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008
1. Fort Seneca Marker
In the 1820s a general store and a grist mill were established near this site, where the famous Scioto-Sandusky Indian Trail neared the Sandusky River. The settlement was first known as McNutt's, later as Swope's Corners. The village of Fort Seneca was surveyed January 14, 1836. It's name was derived from Gen. Harrison's War of 1812 fort, which was located a few miles down stream.Erected 1987 by 1986 Fort Seneca Sesqui-Centennial Committee and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 2-74.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1775.
Location. 41° 12.558′ N, 83° 10.049′ W. Marker is in Fort Seneca, Ohio, in Seneca County. Marker is at the intersection of Fremont-Tiffin Road (Ohio Route 53) and Township Road 1020 on Fremont-Tiffin Road. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. to Brady's Island / to Battle Island (here, next to this marker); Native American Habitation (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pleasant Township Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Fort High School World War II Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Fort Seneca - Harrison Trail (approx. 2.2 miles away); P.M. Gilmor Old Fort Bridge (approx. 2.3 miles away); Old Fort Centennial Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Mull Covered Bridge / Covered Bridges (approx. 3.7 miles away).
More about this marker. This marker is located adjacent to another historical marker from the old "Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail" series. The marker makes note of the "Harrison-Shelby Marches" of 1813, which would have occurred along the Scioto-Sandusky Trail mentioned on the "Fort Seneca" marker.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008
2. Fort Seneca Marker
Fort Seneca historical marker adjacent to State Route 53 and the "Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail" marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008
3. Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
Next to the "Fort Seneca" marker, that talks about being located on the Scioto-Sandusky Trail, is the "Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail" marker that commemorates the Harrison-Shelby Marches of 1813.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
