Fremont in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Betsy
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010
1. Old Betsy Marker
Cannon used by Major George Croghan against the British and Indians in the defense of Fort Stephenson Aug. 1st and 2nd 1813Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1851.
Location. 41° 20.779′ N, 83° 6.928′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Memorial is at the intersection of Croghan Street and High Street, on the right when traveling east on Croghan Street. This historical marker is located in the downtown Fremont area, in front of a black cannon, on the north side of the Birchard Public Library, which was built on the site of Fort Stephenson. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Croghan Street, Fremont OH 43420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Stephenson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Stephenson (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnie Louise Failing Home (about 300 feet away, measured
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010
2. Old Betsy Marker
View of the historical marker in it's location in front of the cannon called Old Betsy.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010
3. Old Betsy Marker
View of the historical marker, in front of the cannon, on the north lawn of the library, along with several other markers that are all related to the events that took place at Fort Stephenson.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010
4. Old Betsy Marker
View looking north of the Fort Stephenson area, showing the backside of the cannon (Old Betsy) on the left side of the photo.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2022
5. Old Betsy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,531 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on April 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
