Fort Recovery blockhouse photograph   Save
Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development
Description: Fort Recovery, built in 1793-1794, was the site of Major General Arthur St. Clair's defeat by a large alliance of American Indians under the leadership of Shawnee chief Weyapiersenwah (Blue Jacket) and Miami chief Mishikinakwa (Little Turtle). Fort Recovery is in Mercer County, Ohio. The photograph was taken ca. 1940-1949. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00380
Subjects: Forts & fortifications; Mercer County (Ohio); Ohio History--Military Ohio
Places: Fort Recovery (Ohio); Mercer County (Ohio)