Hamilton in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Native American Trail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
1. Native American Trail Marker
The site for Fort Hamilton was chosen because of a ford on the Great Miami River at the approximate site of the High - Main Street Bridge. That shallow crossing was believed to have been on an ancient Indian trail known as the Wabash Trail. The U. S. Army used the ford Oct. 4, 1791, as it began a campaign from Fort Hamilton against the Indians.
Erected 2007 by the City of Hamilton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 39° 24.074′ N, 84° 33.891′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker is on High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) west of Monument Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the High-Main Street Bridge over the Great Miami River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton OH 45011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1913 Flood (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The High-Main Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); French Exploration
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Also see . . .
1. The Great Miami River. (Submitted on May 11, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Indian Trails and Towns in Ohio. (Submitted on May 11, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Fort Hamilton. (Submitted on May 11, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. St. Clair's Defeat. (Submitted on May 11, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
2. Native American Trail Medallion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
3. Native American Trail Marker & Medallion
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
