Near Pemberville in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Henry Harrison's Encampment
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2009
1. William Henry Harrison's Encampment Marker
During the War of 1812, Northwestern Army Commander General William Henry Harrison led troops through northwest Ohio on the way to Detroit and Ft. Malden in Michigan. After the decimation of General James Winchester's division at Frenchtown (Monroe, Michigan) by British and Indian forces, Harrison retreated and led his troops southward to the Portage River. Near this site, now the William Henry Harrison Park, Harrison's men waited for supplies and reinforcements, which were delayed due to heavy rains and flooding in the Black Swamp. With the addition of General Leftwich's brigade at the end of January 1813, Harrison's forces reached approximately 1,700. The troops endured the harsh, wet weather and several soldiers died of exposure and were buried at the camp. Once the winter freeze set in, Harrison led the remaining troops to the rapids of the Maumee River where construction of Fort Meigs began.
Erected 2003 by Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 15-87.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Native Americans • War of 1812
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Location. 41° 24.175′ N, 83° 27.399′ W. Marker is near Pemberville, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker can be reached from South Bierley Avenue, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located south of Pemberville, Ohio, off of South Bierley Avenue, in William Henry Harrison Park. The historical marker is situated along the park's entrance drive, on the right hand side of the road, about 0.1 miles west from the park entrance off of South Bierley Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pemberville OH 43450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rodinghausen Point (approx. half a mile away); Pemberville Town Hall and Opera House (approx. half a mile away); Pemberville (approx. half a mile away); Captain Elihu H. Mason (approx. half a mile away); This Cross (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Pemberville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Freedom Post 183 (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory Of James Lloyd C. Henry (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pemberville.
Regarding William Henry Harrison's Encampment.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2009
2. William Henry Harrison's Encampment Marker
View of both the historical marker, and the memorial stone for Harrison's dead soldiers that is located at the base of the marker.
Also see . . .
1. William H. Harrison. Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on July 2, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Fort Meig's History. Touring Ohio website entry (Submitted on July 2, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2009
3. Memorial stone for Harrison's dead soldiers
View of the memorial stone located at the base of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2009
4. William Henry Harrison's Encampment Marker
Distant view of the historical marker with the Harrison Memorial Park in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,838 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 2, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
