Fort Defiance, Military fort in Ohio, United States
Fort Defiance stands at the meeting point of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, featuring strategic defensive positions and earthen walls from 1794.
General Anthony Wayne constructed Fort Defiance during the Northwest Indian War as part of a network of military fortifications leading to the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
The fort site represents the complex relationship between European settlers and Native American nations during the territorial expansion of the United States.
Visitors can explore the fort grounds daily from sunrise to sunset, accessing interpretive displays that detail the military architecture and strategic significance.
Kentucky militia leader Charles Scott named the fort after declaring his defiance against English forces, Native Americans, and all opposition.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1794
GPS coordinates: 41.28750,-84.35694
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:30
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