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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYE_wolcott-house_Maumee-OH.html
This federal style house was built in 1827 by James A. Wolcott who migrated to Ohio in 1818 from Connecticut. Of distinguished parentage, Wolcott was a leading merchant, shipbuilder, judge and politician. Here he and his wife, Mary Wells, daughter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHY5_the-old-plantation_Maumee-OH.html
Levi Beebe built in 1836 this structure then known as the Commercial Building housing stores, bank, and post office. During the canal era, the building was a stagecoach stop and social center for Maumee, the Lucas County seat until 1853. Later the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH6L_house-of-four-pillars_Maumee-OH.html
Theodore Dreiser wrote in 1900 his famous novel, Sister Carrie, in this house. It was built in 1835 and altered to Greek Revival Style in 1844. Dreiser acquired it in 1899. The house possesses most of the features typical of the American "classic …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEG9_the-great-trail_Maumee-OH.html
This TabletMarks the PathMade previous to theFrench and Indian WarBy the IndiansWho called itTHE GREAT TRAILIt extended from Detroit toPittsburg and was used by theFrench and British and byGeneral Harrison in 1812.It was regarded as the most impor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD64_fallen-timbers-battle-memorial_Maumee-OH.html
On the Battlefield of Fallen Timbers, in unmarked graves, rest the brave soldiers of General Anthony Wayne's Legion of the United States and the Kentucky Volunteers, who were killed on August 20, 1794, in the victorious conflict with the Indians a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCVG_turkey-foot-rock_Maumee-OH.html
Lower markerOn this rock according to tradition, Chief Turkey Foot of the Ottawa Indians rallied his warriors during the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Here he was killed and for many years tribesmen made offerings of tobacco on the rock to appease the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCVC_fallen-timbers_Maumee-OH.html
Resentment by the Indians against white encroachment reached a peck in the 1790's. Encouraged by the British, they began to raid settlements. Two poorly organized American military campaigns, led by General Josiah Harmar in 1790 and Governor Arthu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCCN_the-indian-wars_Maumee-OH.html
When American Pioneers attempted to settle the area north and west of the Ohio River, following the Ordinance of 1787, the Indians aided by the British in Canada, fought valiantly and fiercely for their homes in the Ohio Country. It required the e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCBK_dudleys-massacre_Maumee-OH.html
Here, on May 5, 1813, Col. Dudley's troops spiked the British artillery besieging Fort Meigs; but, in the enthusiasm of victory they were led into an ambush where over 600 were lost.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCBI_first-presbyterian-church_Maumee-OH.html
This congregation was organized January 9, 1820 by 11 charter members. In 1837 the structure was completed on land reserved for religious purposes on the first Maumee plat. A British gun battery stood on the site in the War of 1812. Additions to t…