Perrysburg in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kentucky Soldiers Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 12, 2020
1. Kentucky Soldiers Monument
This monument is dedicated in honor of the brave men from Kentucky who served at Fort Meigs during the War of 1812 and in memory of those Kentuckian s killed and missing in action on May 5th 1813 during the first siege.
It rarely occurs that a general has to complain of the excessive ardor of his men, yet such appears always to be the case whenever the Kentucky militia are engaged it is indeed the source of all their misfortunes, Dudley unsuccessfully attempted to restrain their rash ardor, such temerity is scarcely less fatal, although not so disgraceful, as cowardice.
Major General W. H. Harrison
Erected by Kentucky Veterans Trust Fund.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812.
Location. 41° 33.087′ N, 83° 39.04′ W. Marker is in Perrysburg, Ohio, in Wood County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of West River Road (Ohio Route 65) and Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pennsylvania Soldiers Monument (here, next to this marker); Stockade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gardens (about 400 feet away); Fort Meigs (about 500 feet away); General William Henry Harrison (about 500 feet away); Army Lodge No. 24 Free and Accepted Masons (about 600 feet away); Fort Meigs / Construction (about 600 feet away); Fort Meigs / Introduction 4 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perrysburg.
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 12, 2020
2. Kentucky Soldiers Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 60 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
