Fort Defiance, 1794
Here in 1794 General Anthony Wayne built Fort Defiance during the Indian Wars prior to the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Fort Winchester was built south of here during the War of 1812.
Down river from here is Preston Island, former site of Indian villages.
About one mile south of here is the site of the large Indian Council of 1792.
Marker can be reached from Fort Street near Washington Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
