Site of Last French Fort

Erected, 1750, by Captain Raimond

Surrendered to the British under Lieutenant Butler in 1760.

Ensign Richard Holmes and British garrison massacred by Miami Indians in 1763.

The most severe engagement of battle between Gen. Josiah Harmar and Miamis under Little Turtle fought here, Oct. 22, 1790.

Marker is at the intersection of Northside Drive and St. Joseph Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Northside Drive.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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