Maumee in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Long March
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
1. A Long March Marker
Along the way, Wayne's army built supply depots and forts and engaged a significant skirmish with the Western Confederacy at Fort Recovery. He eventually reached Roche de Bout where he built Camp Deposit on the Maumee River.
Scouts & Kentucky Militia
Wayne's regularly trained troops were supplemented by a group of scouts led by William Wells. Wells had previously fought alongside the Western Confederacy, so his knowledge of native tactics uniquely qualified him to lead scouting missions and advise General Wayne. The troops were also supplemented by mounted members of the Kentucky Militia.
The British were keenly interested in Wayne's movements. To hinder his progress they built Fort Miamis in modern day Maumee. This fort would later play a role in both the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the War of 1812.
Erected by Metroparks of the Toledo Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fighting Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); Cover and Camouflage (within shouting distance of this marker); Caught Off Guard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early American Defeats (about 400 feet away); Unfair Negotiations (about 600 feet away); Why Fight Here? (about 700 feet away); Partners in Preservation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Fallen Timbers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maumee.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
2. A Long March Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a map showing the forts and supply camps used by General Wayne in his campaign against the Western Confederacy of Native Americans.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
3. A Long March Marker
A distant view of the marker looking east (when walking away from the park's Visitor Center) along the park's walking trail.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
4. A Long March Marker
A closer view of the marker looking east (when walking away from the park's Visitor Center) along the park's walking trail.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
5. A Long March Marker
View of the marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
6. A Long March Marker
View of the marker looking west along the park's walking trail, in the direction of the park's visitor center.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 24, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
