Maumee in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Early American Defeats
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
1. Early American Defeats Marker
Inscription.
Early American Defeats. . Feeling confident after defeating the British in the Revolutionary War, the U.S. stood little chance of success against the better ordered Western Confederacy forces. As a result the well-organized natives led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket defeated soldiers led by General Harmar (1790) and General St. Clair (1791)., Harmar's Defeat: , - 185 Dead, St. Clair's Defeat: , - 630 Dead (37 Officers) , - 283 Wounded, Worst American Defeat at the Hands of Natives, 97.9% Casualty Rate
Feeling confident after defeating the British in the Revolutionary War, the U.S. stood little chance of success against the better ordered Western Confederacy forces. As a result the well-organized natives led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket defeated soldiers led by General Harmar (1790) and General St. Clair (1791).
Harmar's Defeat:
- 185 Dead
St. Clair's Defeat:
- 630 Dead (37 Officers)
- 283 Wounded
Location. 41° 32.992′ N, 83° 41.781′ W. Marker is in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County. Marker can be reached from North Jerome Road south of Monclova Road, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located on the grounds of the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Metropark, in a densely wooded forest area, and is the third in a series of markers seen along the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, walking trail. It is located in the woods, to the east of the park's Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4949 North Jerome Road , Maumee OH 43537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
2. Early American Defeats Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a painting of General Harmar.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
3. Early American Defeats Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a painting of General St. Clair.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
4. Early American Defeats Marker
A distant view of the marker looking east along the park's walking trail.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
5. Early American Defeats Marker
View of the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, November 5, 2015
6. Early American Defeats 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 6, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 24, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.