Fort Recovery

Fort Recovery is a museum located at a site where two battles occurred between American forces and Native American tribes. The collection displays artillery, military equipment, and artifacts from these confrontations.

A major battle in 1791 saw Native American forces defeat General Arthur St. Clair's army in what became the largest U.S. Army defeat by indigenous forces. The site later became connected to the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, which established territorial boundaries.

The exhibits include an 18th-century Shawnee dictionary and portraits of military leaders from both sides of the conflicts. These items show how indigenous and American forces viewed warfare and leadership differently.

Access to the grounds is available during warmer months, with the most frequent hours in summer. It is helpful to check opening days in advance, as they change seasonally.

The grounds feature two reconstructed blockhouse structures connected by a stockade wall that mark a boundary line from treaty negotiations. This physical reconstruction demonstrates what defensive posts looked like during this period.