Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Starvation
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Photographed By Craig Doda, October 2, 2022
1. Fort Starvation Marker
This area is thought to be the burial place of more than 300 soldiers who once camped at Fort Winchester, Camp No. 3, also known as Fort Starvation, during the War of 1812. They were led by Brigadier General James Winchester.
Kentucky soldiers marched to war wearing linen clothing in the summer of 1812. No one thought they would end up stuck in snowdrifts in midwinter in the heart of the Black Swamp. The camp became known as "Fort Starvation," as soldier after soldier succumbed to the elements. Many of their bodies were unearthed in the 1840s during the construction of the Miami and Erie Canal. These soldiers were buried once again in Ohio, honored by military rites.
Erected 2022 by Ohio Department Of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Miami & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 41° 17.522′ N, 84° 15.756′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker can be reached from Ohio Route 424 east of Independence
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Winchester's Camp No. 3/Fort Starvation / The Old Kentucky Burial Grounds (here, next to this marker); Kentucky & Ohio Soldiers Memorial (here, next to this marker); 70 Vet Survivors of C.C.C. Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); You Are On The Buckeye Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lock No. 13 & Independence Dam / Two Canals (approx. 1.1 miles away); Two Canals (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site of Lock No. 13 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site Of Mamie - Bessie Nagel Farm (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 2, 2022
2. Fort Starvation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
