Near Williamsburg in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grassy Run Battlefield
By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
1. Grassy Run Battlefield Marker
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In these fields on the southwest side of the east
Fork of the Little Miami River, opposite the mouth
of Grassy Run, was fought the Battle of Grassy
Run April 10, 1792. Simon Kenton led a group of
frontiersmen from Limestone (Maysville), KY area
against an encampment of Shawnee led by Tecumseh.
The battle was fought at night in the rain and due
to circumstances, confusion reigned. The Shawnee
women and children fled across the East Fork at
Lime Kiln Ford, about one-half mile east, while
the men drove off the Kenton party.
In 1811 this was the site of a Wyandot village,
the last Indian village in Clermont County.Erected 2003 by Clermont County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1792.
Location. 39° 7.826′ N, 84° 0.386′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is on Burdsall Road (County Route 25), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker
By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
2. Grassy Run Battlefield Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hartman Log Cabin (approx. 2˝ miles away); Vera Cruz WW II Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Burial Site of Two Unknown Soldiers (approx. 4.8 miles away); Williamsburg Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); In Recognition of 200 Years of Freedom and Dedication (approx. 5.6 miles away); Williamsburg Township Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away); Dr. L.T. Pease Home Site (approx. 5.7 miles away); Charles B. Huber Home Site (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
3. Grassy Run Battlefield Marker
marker as seen from a distance, looking north
By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
4. Grassy Run Battlefield Marker
at the intersection of St Rt 286, about 1/4 mile north. The East Fork of the Little Miami River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 121 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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