The Mysterious Fort Bricks
In Oct. 1793, when Anthony Wayne decided to winter in the place now called Greenville, he needed to quickly order hutting for the army.
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With the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence- Let us not forget
In 1790, the United States was in its infancy. The rest of the world questioned whether this new nation for the people and by...
Thomas Jefferson recognizes the Intelligence of Native Americans
Winston Churchill said, “History is written by the victors.” That statement held true to the last 500 years of history in the “New World.”...
1794 image of Fort Jefferson
This drawing of Fort Jefferson is from the Indiana Historical Society. It is a mislabeled south view of Fort Jefferson. It is the western...
A festive celebration at Fort Jefferson in 1794
Much had transpired during the two years since Fort Jefferson had been established. Immediately after the fort’s construction in October of 1791, Gen. Arthur...
The Dilemma – Can Invalids Hold Fort Jefferson
FORT JEFFERSON - Nov. 4, 1791. St. Clair’s army was in shambles from the defeat on the Wabash. They were scattered and in full...
Fort Jefferson Park Present and Future – Part 2
June 2021, a turnaround date for Fort Jefferson Park. The Ohio Historical Connection hired Darke County Parks to manage the site. The new facelift...
