Perrysburg in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kentucky Memorial at Fort Meigs
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2023
1. Kentucky Memorial at Fort Meigs Marker
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 Kentuckians 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.
This memorial made possible by
a generous donation of the
Kentucky Veterans Trust Fund.
Erected by Kentucky Veterans Trust Fund.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1813.
Location. 41° 33.121′ N, 83° 39.2′ W. Marker is in Perrysburg, Ohio, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of West River Road (Ohio Route 65) and Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west on West River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Black Swamp, in the Till Plains, and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, 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: In Memory Of Michael Hayes, Timothy Hayes, Thomas Hayes (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Garden (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Soldiers Who Died at Fort Meigs or in Ohio During the War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Meigs / Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Meigs / Introduction 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Battery (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2023
2. Kentucky Memorial at Fort Meigs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
