Northside in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Battle of Harmar's Ford
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
1. The Battle of Harmar's Ford Marker
Major John Wyllys
And His Brave Soldiers Who
Were Killed Near this Spot
In The Battle of
Harmar's Ford
Oct. 22, 1790
With the Indians Under
Chief Little Turtle
Erected 1916 by Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Indian Wars Battlefield Trails series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 41° 5.016′ N, 85° 7.539′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in Northside. It is at the intersection of Edgewater Avenue and Dearborn Street, on the left when traveling west on Edgewater Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of Kekionga (here, next to this marker); Kekionga (approx. 0.3 miles away); Major General Henry W. Lawton (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Headwaters of the Maumee River (approx. 0.3 miles away); Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant
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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.
Also see . . .
1. Harmar campaign. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 27, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Josiah Harmar. This web link was both published and made available by, "Absolute Astronomy.com," in it's quest to enable "exploring the universe of knowledge." (Submitted on August 3, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
2. The Battle of Harmar's Ford Marker
View of historical marker, affixed to a large rock on the north side of the Maumee River, with protective flood levee in the background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
3. The Battle of Harmar's Ford Marker
View of the historical marker, looking west down Edgewater Avenue. and seeing the levee along the north side of the Maumee River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,215 times since then and 82 times this year. Last updated on November 17, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
