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"...a work impervious to savage force."
--Description of Fort Recovery
Unknown author, ca. 1793
In late 1791, Miami Indians defeated General Arthur St. Clair's forces at this site along the Wabash River. Nearly three-quarters of St. Clair's men were killed or wounded in the Indian attack. In late 1793, General Anthony Wayne sent a force to build a four-blockhouse post named Recovery at the site of St. Clair's defeat. It was completed in March of 1794 and on June 30 of that year General Wayne's army defeated a huge Indian force. This set the stage for Wayne's final triumph at Fallen Timbers in August of 1794.
Today Fort Recovery State Memorial offers visitors a glimpse of the 1790's, featuring two reconstructed blockhouses with connecting stockade, a monument, and a museum.
Hours: May
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Monday - Friday |
CLOSED |
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Saturday - Sunday |
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Hours: June – August
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Daily |
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Groups by appointment
Call 419-375-4649
Hours: September
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Monday - Friday |
CLOSED |
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Saturday - Sunday |
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Admission
| OHS Members |
FREE |
| Adults |
$3.00 |
| Children 6 - 12 |
$1.00 |
| Children 5 & under |
FREE |
| School Groups |
$1.00 per person |
| Park Admission |
FREE |
Location
Fort Recovery is near the intersection of State Route 119 and State Route 49, in the village of Fort Recovery, in Mercer County.
General Information
Fort Recovery
Fort Recovery Historical Society
One Fort Site Street
Ft. Recovery, OH 45846-9314
Phone:
419-375-4649
1-800-283-8920 (toll free)
Site Manager:
H. LaFevre
Handicapped Accessibility
Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.
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