General William Henry Harrison

In February 1813, General William Henry Harrison, commander of the Army of the West, selected this site and erected Fort Meigs as a defense against the military operations of the English, with whom the United States was then at war. On April 26th of that year, the British and their Indian allies besieged the fort, but after a brave defense the siege was raised on May 9th. On July 20th the enemy renewed the attack but was again defeated. These victories were a great factor in turning back the tide of British invasion and materially aided in the protection and preservation of Ohio and the territories of the Northwest.

Perrysburg, Ohio · United States