Near Coshocton in Coshocton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bouquet’s Camp
Photographed By Carl Breth, October 30, 2007
1. Bouquet's Camp Marker
On the hill north of here was made, in 1764.
The memorable treaty which brought almost continuous peace between the Indians and the Whites.
The expedition of 1500 men, under Col. Henry Bouquet, marched from Fort Pitt reaching the Forks of the Muskingum, Thursday, October 25, 1764. The army encamped here until Sunday, November 18th.
Exacting the White captives from the Indians and took back to their families in the east, 206 White men, women and children prisoners liberated from Indian captivity.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Heroes • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1764.
Location. 40° 18.054′ N, 81° 52.629′ W. Marker is near Coshocton, Ohio, in Coshocton County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 24 and Local Road 26, on the right when traveling north on County Road 24. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coshocton OH 43812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bouquet’s Expedition (approx. ¾ mile away); Ohio-Erie Canal and Walhonding Canal (approx. 1.2 miles away); Visitor Center - 1992
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Photographed By Carl Breth, October 30, 2007
2. Bouquet's Camp Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2007, by Carl Breth of Willoughby Hills, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,521 times since then and 165 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Carl Breth of Willoughby Hills, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
