Fort Laurens, Revolutionary War fort in Bolivar, United States
Description
Fort Laurens is a Revolutionary War military outpost in Bolivar, Ohio, that now operates as a museum and historic site. The grounds display weapons, archaeological discoveries, and exhibits about frontier life from the 1700s.
History
General Lachlan McIntosh built the fort in 1778 as a strategic defensive position against British forces operating from Detroit. The remote outpost faced constant pressure and supply shortages during its years of operation.
Culture
The site is named after a French nobleman who supported American independence. Today visitors come to understand how this outpost functioned as a crucial defense point on the frontier.
Practical
The site is accessible via the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. A museum building provides shelter and interpretive displays for all seasons and weather conditions.
Did you know?
A crypt inside the museum building holds the remains of soldiers who died defending the fort during the Revolutionary War. These burial remains from the 1700s stayed in place rather than being removed or relocated over time.
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