Near Bolivar in Tuscarawas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Treaty of Greene Ville
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 26, 2012
1. Treaty of Greene Ville Marker
by the text of the treaty the Line begins at the mouth of the Cuyahoga, up to the portage, then down to the "crossing point" of the Tuscarawas, on the Great Trail
Treaty of Greene Ville
With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763, England lost the American
Revolution and ceded to the former colonies land from the Atlantic Ocean
to the Mississippi River. By this time, pioneer settlers had reached the
eastern bank of the Ohio River, but the Ohio Country, located west and
north of the river, was still considered Indian territory. The Indian tribes
desperately defended their hold on the land. On August 20, 1794, United
States forces led by Major General Anthony Wayne defeated an Indian
alliance at the Battle of Fallen Timbers fought near modern day Toledo.
One year later, on August 3, 1795, the largest assemblage of northwestern
Indian representatives at a peace settlement signed the Treaty of Greene
Ville, which effectively ceded all land south of the Greene Ville Treaty
line to the Americans. The Fort Laurens site was a reference point in
the Treaty line. The Ohio Country was then rapidly settled, and in 1808
Tuscarawas County was organized.Erected 1995 by Tuscarawas County Historical Society, The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 4-79.)
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 26, 2012
2. Treaty of Greene Ville Marker
full view of the marker in the distance
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 40° 39.451′ N, 81° 26.747′ W. Marker is near Bolivar, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County. Marker is on Sherman Church Road (County Route 102) near 12221 Sherman Church Rd NE, on the right when traveling south. north of Bolivar, Ohio just west of “the crossing point above Fort Laurens” on the west bank of the Tuscarawas River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bolivar OH 44612, 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. Bolivar (approx. 0.9 miles away); Blockhouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Barracks (approx. 1.3 miles away); Northwest Bastion (approx. 1.3 miles away); Excavation (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hospital (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Laurens (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bolivar.
Additional keywords. Major General Anthony Wayne Battle of Fallen Timbers
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 26, 2014
3. Treaty of Greene Ville Marker side B
side B of the marker in full view
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 26, 2012
4. Treaty of Greene Ville Marker side B
the Greene Ville Treaty Line is a prominent feature on te first official map of Ohio
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 26, 2012
5. front gate of Fort Laurens
referred to as Fort Lawrence (erroneously) in the text of the Treaty
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 26, 2012
6. Fort Laurens sign
this site is operated by the Ohio Historical Society. It includes a very nice Museum/Interpretive Center.
The Treaty of Greene Ville marker is about a mile north of the fort
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 20, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
