Eaton in Preble County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery
Lowery’s Needle
— The Battle of the Forty Foot Pitch —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
1. Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery Marker
close up, showing faded text; the beginning of the inscription
Inscription.
Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery. Lowery’s Needle. 1- Erected by free contributions on the 17th.day of Oct.1847
2- In memory of Lieut.John Lowery of The second Sub-Legion Ensign Boyd of the first and 13 non-commissioned officers and privates who fell about five miles north of this place in an obstinate engagement with the Indians on the 17th.day of Oct.1793. Lieut. Lowery was from New Jersey and had served with reputation in the levies of 1791 under Gen. St. Clair. Ensign Boyd was a young man of much promise; they were in command of an escort of ninety men having in charge twenty wagons loaded with provisions and stores for the army of Gen.Wayne.
3- Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
1- Erected by free contributions on the 17th.day of Oct.1847
2- In memory of Lieut.John Lowery of The second Sub-Legion Ensign Boyd of the first and 13 non-commissioned officers and privates who fell about five miles north of this place in an obstinate engagement with the Indians on the 17th.day of Oct.1793. Lieut. Lowery was from New Jersey and had served with reputation in the levies of 1791 under Gen. St. Clair. Ensign Boyd was a young man of much promise; they were in command of an escort of ninety men having in charge twenty wagons loaded with provisions and stores for the army of Gen.Wayne.
3- Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Erected 1847.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian.
Location. 39° 44.578′ N, 84° 38.844′ W. Marker is in Eaton, Ohio, in Preble County. Memorial is on West Main Street (Ohio Route 122), on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the EAST section of Mound Hill Cemetery. This is a very large cemetery separated by a creek. The WEST section is directly opposite Fort St Clair on Camden Road. This portion is off Main Street. It can be confusing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 533 W Main St, Eaton OH 45320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
More about this marker. This marker is the namesake of the cemetery. The mound was constructed as a burial place for the fallen soldiers. The obelisk is often referred to as "Lowery's Needle". As with many names of this era, spelling can be variant.
Additional keywords. Anthony Wayne, Arthur St Clair
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
2. Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery Marker
2nd close up; the narrative begins
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
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3rd close up; the narrative continues
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
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4th close up; end of the narative
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
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the erection date
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the Latin Motto
"There is nothing so sweet as to die for one's country." Tradition says General Anthony Wayne spoke these words during the funeral of soldiers.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
7. Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
8. Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery Marker
marker can be seen at a distance
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
9. Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery Marker
veterans flag holder
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 25, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
