Newport-War of 1812 - Newport, KY - Kentucky Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Kentuckians crossed here August 1812 marching to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Took Frenchtown (Monroe) on January 18, 1813. Four days later all but 30 were killed or captured. Other Kentuckians gathered here Aug. 31, 1813. Led by Governor Shelby these men defeated British and Indians in Battle of Thames in Canada Oct. 5, 1813. This ended fighting in the Old Northwest.

Marker Name: Newport-War of 1812 Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Battle (war) Marker Number (for official markers): 507 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Kentucky Highway Department Kentucky Historical Society

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