Hamilton in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Hamilton
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2022
1. Fort Hamilton Marker
Legend
A- Platform Bastion on which cannon were placed
B- Bastion with blockhouse-Store house
C- Commanding officer's quarters
D- Dragoon Barracks
E- Infantry Barracks
F- Artificer's Building
G- Granary
H- Store House
K- Kitchen
M- Main Gait
P- Powder Magazine
Q- Officer's Quarters and Mess Room
S- Stables
W- Well and Cistern
X- Guard House
Notes
Fort location and configuration interpreted in 1977 from the only known
Survey of the fort made by James Heaton in 1836
Street boundaries shown are 1977 curb lines
Chronology
1791- Built as a depot for stores. central portion constructed under the command of General Arthur St. Clair.
1792- Northern and Southern additions constructed by order of General James Wilkinson.
1793- Improved by General Anthony Wayne.
1794- Indian Tribes defeated by United States legion.
1797- Fort abandoned after signing of Greenville Treaty with Indians in 1795.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 39° 24.021′ N, 84°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Log Building (here, next to this marker); William Dean Howells (here, next to this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (a few steps from this marker); A Pioneer Family (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Old Well (a few steps from this marker); Flood Level (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2022
2. Fort Hamilton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
