Fremont in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008

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Inscription. British cannon from Commodore Barclay's fleet bombarded Major Croghan in Fort Stephenson August 1 and 2, 1813. General Proctor attempted to capture the fort by assault with his Wellington veterans assisted by Indians under Tecumseh. Major Croghan with only 160 men and one cannon, "Old Betsy," repulsed the assault. The British retreated to their ships with many killed and wounded, but leaving Lt. Colonel Short, Lieut. Gordon, and 25 soldiers of the 41st Regiment dead in the ditch.

Commodore Barclay was wounded and with his entire fleet, including the cannon used against Fort Stephenson, was captured by Commodore Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813.

General Proctor with his British Regulars was defeated and Tecumseh with many of his Indians was killed by General Harrison at the Battle of the Thames, Oct. 5, 1813.

Major Croghan was awarded a gold medal and each of his officers a sword by the Congress of the United States for gallantry in the defence of Fort Stephenson.

Erected by the George Croghan Chapter D.A.R.

Erected 1906 by the George Croghan Chapter, Daugthers of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles

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• Native Americans • War of 1812 • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1813.

Location. 41° 20.822′ N, 83° 6.992′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Marker is on Court Street east of Justice Street, on the right when traveling west. While the Fort Stephenson marker is located at the site of the Birchard Public Library, this similar marker is located near a park that is just off the northwest corner of Birchard Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Court Street, Fremont OH 43420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial Flag (a few steps from this marker); Sandusky County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Emerson Camp No. 53 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandusky County Vietnam Veterans Killed In Action (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Gathering Place (within

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008

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shouting distance of this marker); Fremont (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandusky County Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

More about this marker. The marker is across the street from a park, on the same side of the street as several residences. It seems the maker is situated on residential property, and is very easily missed or overlooked.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,607 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.