FORT MEIGS - Perrysburg,Ohio
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JIMBOBWE
N 41° 32.989 W 083° 39.106
17T E 278836 N 4603190
When i was kid we use to come here and go sledding!!!
The fort construction was started in February of 1813 by soldiers under General William Henry Harrison in present-day Perrysburg, Ohio.
(wikipedia)
Waymark Code: WM5DHY
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2008
Views: 29
Today, Fort Meigs is an Ohio State Memorial in Perrysburg, Ohio. The 65 acre (263,000 m²) park includes an entire rebuilt replica of the 1813 fort. and located on the corner of a nearby cemetery even today there still remains the original artillery positions laid by the British for use during the siege. There are several re-enactments held there yearly such as the re-enactment of the British siege during the war of 1812, an event involving the French and Indian Wars, and their Muster on the Maumee weekend (usually held on Father's Day weekend) where a military timeline event is held (soldiers ranging from the roman empire straight through to the Vietnam War). The site is very picturesque, and is even more so on the 4th of July, when visitors may enjoy a fireworks display amongst the refurbished fort and new museum building.(wikipedia)
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1813
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": United States of America
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Excellent Conditon
This site is administered by ----: Fort Meigs Campaign
If admission is charged -: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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