Founding of Fort Hamilton
On this spot in the year of our
Lord 1791 General Arthur St. Clair
founded Fort Hamilton. Here, in 1793
General Anthony Wayne organized his
expedition against the Indians which
gave to this Republic five great states.
Here our forefathers first bridged the
Great Miami River. Here in the year of
1914 the People of Butler County builded
this bridge of enduring materials and
dedicated it to the use and enjoyment of
future generations.
Esto Perptua
Marker is at the intersection of High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) and the east bank of the Great Miami River, on the left when traveling west on High Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
