Founding of Fort Hamilton

Founding of Fort Hamilton (HMKHJ)

Location: Hamilton, OH 45013 Butler County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 24.052', W 84° 33.896'

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On this spot in the year of our
Lord 1791 General Arthur St. Clair
founded Fort Hamilton. Here, in 1793
General Anthony Wayne organized his
expedition against the Indians which
gave to this Republic five great states.
Here our forefathers first bridged the
Great Miami River. Here in the year of
1914 the People of Butler County builded
this bridge of enduring materials and
dedicated it to the use and enjoyment of
future generations.
Esto Perptua
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Placed ByPeople of Butler County
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Date Added Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 11:16am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 709674 N 4364091
Decimal Degrees39.40086667, -84.56493333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 24.052', W 84° 33.896'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 24' 3.12" N, 84° 33' 53.76" W
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Area Code(s)513
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3201-3221 High St, Hamilton OH 45013, US
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