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Fort Stephenson
War of 1812
[Marker Front]:
Victoriously defended by Major George Croghan.
Battle of Fort Stephenson, August 2, 1813.
Built on this spot 1812-1813 and named for Col. Mills Stephenson, one of its builders.
[Marker Reverse]:
Major George Croghan, age 21, took command in July 1813. He ...
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Fort Stephenson
Most Gallantly Defended By
Major George Croghan
With but 160 men
Against 1300 British and Indians
Under Gen. Proctor and Tecumseh
On August 2, 1813
Marker is on Croghan Street east of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
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