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Construction of Fort Meigs
- When
- February 1813
- Where
- Maumee River
Construction began in February 1813 on the south side of the Maumee River under Major General William Henry Harrison's command.
Soldiers built the fortification at a site where present-day Perrysburg, Ohio, later developed. The construction was a direct result of Brigadier General William Hull's failed campaign in Canada, establishing a strategic base for American forces in northwestern Ohio.
Sources
- Fort Meigs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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