In memory of the 75 unknown American Soldiers of the War of 1812
Posted by: DnRseekers
N 40° 40.933 W 084° 16.139
16T E 730795 N 4507069
The graves of these patriotic soldiers are cared for well in Fort Amanda, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WMC4KB
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2011
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Death came to these Patriots either while on duty at Fort Amanda or while in the Fort hospital to which wounded were returned from the forward area. The British burning of the War Records Office in Washington D.C. on August 24, 1814 makes it impossible to establish the identity of these men.
Date Erected/Dedicated: May 30, 1984
Location/Address: c/o Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District 2355 Ada Road Lima, Ohio USA 45801
County/Province: Auglaize
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