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Revision as of 17:55, 11 September 2010
Fort Jennings (1812-1815) - Established during the War of 1812 in September 1812 by Col. William Jennings. Abandoned in 1815.
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War of 1812
Built at the direction of General William Henry Harrison by Col. William Jennings and troops of the 2nd Kentucky Militia Regiment. The post was located along side the Auglaize River at the present day town of Fort Jennings.
Current Status
Monument only.
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Location: Map point is the monument. Fort Jennings, Putnam County, Ohio. Maps & Images Lat: 40.9027778 Long: -84.2986111 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 643
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Visited: 10 Sep 2010
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