On Ohio Route 49 6 miles north of Ohio Route 47, on the right when traveling north.
The army of Major General Arthur St. Clair advanced from Camp Sulphur Springs on Wednesday Nov. 2nd, 1791 A.D. using where practical the old trail following the higher ground between the marshes, crossed the Stillwater River about noon and were . . . — — Map (db m74343) HM
On Ohio Route 49 0.7 miles south of Ohio Route 47, on the right when traveling south.
The army of
Maj. General Arthur St. Clair
camped on the ridge to the east
from Sunday evening, October 30th,
until the morning of November 2nd 1791,
awaiting the forwarding of flour,
tents and heavy baggage. The troops
had advanced . . . — — Map (db m20250) HM
On Greenville-St Marys Brock Road South 0.2 miles south of Ohio Route 185, on the right when traveling north.
Side A Phoebe Ann Mosey, also known as Annie Oakley, was born six miles northeast of here in what was then Woodland, later renamed Willowdell. Born in 1860 she was the sixth daughter born to Jacob and Susan Mosey. After the death of her . . . — — Map (db m59641) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 127) 0.2 miles north of U.S. 127, on the right when traveling north.
The army of Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair camped on the southern margin of Maple Swamp at the headwaters of Twin Creek. One and a half miles west of this site at noon on October 11, 1791 A.D. on account of the marshy condition of the ground it was . . . — — Map (db m119902) HM
Near Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 121, on the left when traveling west.
Built by the Army of
General Arthur St. Clair
in October 1791
and used as a military post
during the campaigns against
the North-Western Indian tribes
MCMVII — — Map (db m19885) HM
On Ohio Route 121 at Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road (County Route 24), on the right when traveling south on State Route 121.
Site of
Fort Jefferson
The most advanced post
established by General St. Clair
on his campaign
against the Northwestern
Indian Tribes in 1791. — — Map (db m138773) HM
On Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 121, on the left when traveling west.
Fort Jefferson. During the Indian Wars of 1790-1795, the United States built a chain of forts in the contested area of what is today western Ohio. These forts were built as a result of various tribes of the region attacking the encroaching . . . — — Map (db m20254) HM
On Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 121, on the left when traveling west.
Fort Jefferson was just a link in a chain of forts stretching north from Fort Washington (Cincinnati) to Fort Deposit (Waterville).
During the Indian War of 1790-1795, the United States felt it necessary to build forts in contested territory. . . . — — Map (db m22593) HM
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 121) near East Park Dr., on the right when traveling west.
1793 - 1934
Greene Ville
Headquarters
United States Army
1793 - 1795
first bridge built here
by
Maj. General Anthony Wayne
in
campaign against Indians
1793
— — Map (db m157112) HM WM
On North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118) at Garst Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Broadway Street.
This marker honors the memory of a beloved native of Darke
County, the famous sharp- shooter,
Annie Oakley. Within a radius of
a few miles of this site Annie- -
Was born at Woodland (Willow Dell)
Spent her early childhood at . . . — — Map (db m87126) HM
On Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118) at Main Street (Ohio Route 49), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
One of America's best-known sport shooters and entertainers of the late 1800s, Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Mosey (or Mozee) north of Versailles in Darke County in 1860. She achieved local fame for her shooting ability as a hunter while still in . . . — — Map (db m39292) HM
On Wilson Drive, on the right when traveling east.
This flagpole is dedicated to
Major General Anthony Wayne
and the
American Indian Nations
that participated
at the
1795 Peace Treaty
at Greene Ville
Headquarters of the United States Army 1793- 1796
The U.S. Army was here under . . . — — Map (db m157113) HM
On Hollansburg-Tampico Road (County Route 46), on the left when traveling north.
in memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
Benjamin Williams
circa 1762 – 1839
marker placed in 2019 by
Fort Greeneville Chapter NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136572) WM
Near West Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
south side
Erected & donated A.D. 1903
by Frank McWhinney & wife
in honor and memory
of the Union soldiers
of Darke County, Ohio,
living or dead, who served
in the War of 1861-1865.
Also, of all soldiers
of Darke County, . . . — — Map (db m93156) WM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 49) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Site of
Fort Greene-Ville
»»««
The largest pioneer fort
in Ohio, built in 1793, by
General Anthony Wayne.
Here, August 5, 1795, the
Treaty was signed by which
much of present Ohio was
opened to White . . . — — Map (db m19878) HM
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 121) at East Park Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Dedicated
to our Veterans of
Darke County who
served our country
and who sacrificed
their lives that
freedom might live
This memorial presented by the Gold Star Mothers and
citizens of Darke County in grateful memory of those
who . . . — — Map (db m157114) WM
Near West Street at Union Street (Ohio Route 571), on the left when traveling south.
This cannon was secured and erected for Jobes Post G.A.R. and the Public by Hon. Harvey C. Garber
Member of United States Congress
May 29th 1904 — — Map (db m157115) HM WM
On Third Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Third Street.
In memory of
Major John Mills
a soldier of the Revolution
and Adjutant General
in Wayne’s Legion
also
the brave officers and soldiers
who died during the occupancy
of
Fort Greeneville
from
1793 to 1976 — — Map (db m157116) WM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 502) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Signed near this location on
Aug. 3, 1795
Line Drawing of the Principal Figures
in the signing of the treaty
1. Anthony Wayne
2. Little Turtle • 3. William Wells
4. William Henry Harrison
5. William Clark • 6. Meriwether Lewis . . . — — Map (db m28801) HM
Side A: Tecumseh
One of the most influential Native Americans of the 19th century, Tecumseh was born in 1768 in the Pickaway settlements on the Mad River and raised by older siblings at Old Town. A prominent Shawnee war leader who vigorously . . . — — Map (db m28646) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 49) at Main Street (Ohio Route 121), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Marker Front:
Following General Anthony Wayne's victory at Fallen Timbers, members of the western tribes assembled at Fort Greene Ville to settle on terms of peace. Representatives of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Ottawas, Chippewa, . . . — — Map (db m17497) HM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 49) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Placed
to Commemorate the
Treaty of Greeneville
Signed August 3, 1795 by
General Anthony Wayne
Representing the
United States Government
and the chiefs and agents of the
Allied Indian Tribes
of the
Territory Northwest
of the . . . — — Map (db m19883) HM
On Water Street at Ash Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
Water Street Cemetery
burial ground for
early Greenville pioneers
1816 to 1853
placed by
Fort Greeneville Chapter
Daughters of
the American Revolution
1972 — — Map (db m157120) HM
On Ohio Route 49 2.2 miles north of Ohio Route 47, on the left when traveling north.
The army of
Major General Anthony Wayne
camped on the rising ground immediately
eastward on the night of July 28th, 1794 A.D.
After advancing twelve miles from headquarters
at Fort Greene Ville on the expedition against
the Indian tribes . . . — — Map (db m20252) HM
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 121) at West Wayne Street (Ohio Route 726), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
On its 13 day journey, carrying the body of Pres. Abraham Lincoln to Springfield, Ill.
In New Madison, hundreds of mourners stood in the rain expressing reverent respect as the nine car funeral train slowly passed by on that pre-dawn morning . . . — — Map (db m107351) HM
On Main street (Ohio Route 121) at Fayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Main street.
Fort Black a sturdy log outpost was erected immediately southwest of this site in the fall of 1813 under the direction of Lieutenant James Black commanding a detachment of Preble County troops in order to protect the pioneer settlers against bands . . . — — Map (db m74986) HM
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726) 0.2 miles south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
(front)
Dedicated to the Veterans of
the World War
1917 — 1918
and in memory
of the
Veterans of our former wars
through
the efforts of
Laroy Farst Post 245
(rear)
Honor Roll
(71 names, 7 killed in . . . — — Map (db m136781) WM
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Veterans of
World War II
1941 – 1945
Korean War
1950 – 1953
and in memory of all Veterans
of this community who have
served in the armed forces
through
the efforts of
Laroy Farst Post 245
I pledge . . . — — Map (db m136784) WM
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726), on the right when traveling south.
Remembering those
who defend
our freedom
all gave some
some gave all
honoring Veterans
past, present, future
American Legion Post 245 — — Map (db m136785) WM
On Eaton Fort Nesbit Rd (County Route 138), on the right when traveling north.
Revolutionary War Soldier
Samuel McClure
1757 – 1818
Virginia Militia
marker placed by
Fort Greeneville NSDAR
and VFW 7262
October 14, 2017 — — Map (db m136575) WM
In memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
William Graham
circa 1764 - 1841
Pvt Va Militia
marker placed in 2018 by
Fort Greeneville, NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136715) WM
Near Fort Nesbit Eaton Road (County Route 138) 0.2 miles south of Gibbs Road (County Route 246). Reported missing.
Built on this high ridge, Fort Nesbit (Nisbet) offered protection for settlers, travelers, and army supply trains in northern Preble and southern Darke counties during the War of 1812. It was part of a chain of forts that extended from Fort St. . . . — — Map (db m75106) HM
On Ohio Route 127 near Cohee when traveling south.
Annie Oakley America's "Little Sure Shot" was born in northeastern Darke County, Ohio, and spent her childhood days in the house on this site. At that time the dense virgin forest surrounded her home and Annie shot and trapped wild game to help pay . . . — — Map (db m82177) HM
in memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
Richard McGriff
Pvt- York Co. Militia, Pa
circa 1760 – post 1820
marker placed in 2018 by
Fort Greeneville Chapter , NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136486) WM
On Long Road (County Route 345) at Rehmert’s Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Long Road.
On this site in 1839, on 1 ½ aces, kindly donated by Nickolas Marchal, a
log church 32 ft. x 40 ft. x 18 ft. high was built by he and
his sons. It was to be called St. Valbert Parish.
It was the first Catholic Church in this area and . . . — — Map (db m120363) HM
In memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
Zachariah Hole
circa 1752 – 1822
served in Ky, Co. Militia, Va
Col. George Rogers Clark
placed by Fort Greeneville NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136487) WM
On Spencer Road (County Route 103) at Houschitt Road (County Route 130), on the right when traveling north on Spencer Road.
World famous sharpshooter Annie
Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses
August 13, 1860 in a log cabin 1028
feet due east of here on land that
had been in the Swallow family
line for 127 years at the time this
memorial was dedicated in June 1981
by . . . — — Map (db m128360) HM
Near North Star- Fort Loramie Rd (County Route 18).
While at this site, imagine
the legendary Annie Oakley
“Little Sure Shot”
Standing and gazing at
her family’s graves
Father
Jacob Mosey (Moses)
1799- 1866
four of her siblings
Mary Jane 1851-1867
Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m128361) HM
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