Greenville in Darke County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Fort at Greenville
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 7, 2024
1. The Fort at Greenville Marker
Directly across from Greenville Creek from this point, was the north wall of the Fort at Greene Ville. From 1793 to 1797, the fort was the headquarters of The US Army, under the command of General Anthony Wayne. The largest stockaded fort ever built in North America, it encompassed nearly 50 acres and served as the Pentagon of its day.
In 1795 over 3,000 indians gathered here to witness the signing of the Treaty of Greene Ville by representatives of 13 tribes. The treaty reserved, lands north of Greenville for the Native tribes in exchange for opening the rest of Ohio for American settlement: A second Treaty of Greene Ville was signed in 1814 by Governo William Henry Harrision after he broke the first treaty at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1814 Harrison proclaimed, will sign this reason place the first treaty was signed saanute Tar-he the Crane, Wyandot Chief forget where these treaties were signed.
June 15, 1795
"I have this day kindled the council fire of the United States, we will now cover it up and keep it alive until the remainder of the different tribes assemble and form a full General Anthony Wayne meetingand representation."
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- General Anthony Wayne
July 26, 1795
Brothers... This is a day appointed by the great Spirit above, for us; he has taken pity on us all and disposed us to perfect this good work. We will all now return thanks to this great chief, and to the great chief of the fifteen fires for their good- ness toward us and we will, at the same time, offer our acknowledgement to the Great Spirit, for it is he alone who has brought us together, and caused us to agree in the good works which have been done.
- Tar-he the Crane, Wyandot Chief
Erected by Darke County Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1795.
Location. 40° 6.16′ N, 84° 38.224′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Ohio, in Darke County. It can be reached from North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 49) 0.1 miles north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W Water St, Greenville OH 45331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 7, 2024
2. The Fort at Greenville Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Wildlife (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tecumseh Point (about 600 feet away); Signing of the Treaty of Greene Ville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Treaty of Greeneville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Dick and Jane" (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Tecumseh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Greene-Ville (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 183 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
