Ambridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Anthony Wayne's Camp

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011

1. Anthony Wayne's Camp Marker

Inscription.
Site of Anthony Wayne's training camp, for the "Legion of the United States" November 1792 to April 1793-his legion trained here to prepare for the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. Wayne chose this site adjacent to abandoned Logstown, to the south. For 33 years Logstown was the six Indian Nations Capitol of the Frontier Lands. This event changed the course of American history. In half an hour, the destiny of millions of American people was altered by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne and his legion. The defeat of 2,000 Indians at Fallen Timbers, opened up the Northwest Territory to settlers and confined the British to Canada. The history of this area is of national significance.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1793.

Location. 40° 37.507′ N, 80° 13.586′ W. Marker is in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on Duss Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ambridge PA 15003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Legionville (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Logstown (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Logstown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Legionville Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Legion of the United States Encampment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Mass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Down The Ohio (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Legion of the United States. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

2. Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011

2. Anthony Wayne's Camp Marker

Anthony Wayne (1745–1796), American general image. Click for full size.

3. Anthony Wayne (1745–1796), American general

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,552 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.