A Prehistoric Fort

A prehistoric fort once occupied this site, consisting of earthen walls and moats. The walls, three to four feet high, probably were surmounted by palisades which, together with the steep river banks, made the fort fairly secure from attack by enemies. The fortification probably belonged to the Erie Nation of Indians, who lived in northern Ohio prior to 1655. The unobstructed view of the river in either direction enabled defenders of the fort to guard against surprise attack by enemy canoemen.

Toledo, Ohio · United States