Lochry's Defeat — Rising Sun, Indiana

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Lochry's Defeat

Rising Sun, Indiana

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On Aug. 24, 1781, Col. Archibald Lochry and 107 recruits for Gen. Clark were ambushed at Lochry Creek by Joseph Brant's raiders. One-third were killed, the rest captured. Lochry and the wounded were later murdered.

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Rising Sun, Indiana · USA

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In Memory of Col. Archibald Lochry

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Lochry Massacre Memorial

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Site of Lochry's Defeat

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A Historic Road Less Traveled

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Two Riverfront Mansions

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Hillforest

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