Fort Washington (4)

Fort Washington (4) (1790-1804) - Established in 1790 by Maj. John Doughy to protect settlers in the Northwest Territory. Named after President George Washington. Abandoned in 1804.

Fort Washington (4) History

Constructed as a 200 foot square stockade with five sided, two story blockhouses at each corner. Two ravelins were built on the west and north sides. Each ravelin had a small two story, palisaded blockhouse.

Headquarters for military operations in the Northwest Territory 1790-1795. General Arthur St. Clair, General Josiah Harmar and General "Mad" Anthony Wayne were commanders of the fort. The Treaty of Greenville was signed 3 Aug 1795 bringing peace to the Northwest Territory. Abandoned in 1804 and sold off as lots in 1807.

Current Status

Monument Only.

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Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Maps & Images

Lat: 39.0994444 Long: -84.5061111

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Elevation: 512'

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 649

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