FIRST Battle of the War of 1812 on Ohio Soil
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N 41° 30.844 W 082° 44.635
17T E 354476 N 4597294
20 settlers held off 130 Indians.
Waymark Code: WM6ZY8
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2009
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The FIRST battle on Ohio soil of the War of 1812 was fought on this site on September 29, 1812. 60 settlers were attacked by about 130 Indians. 20 citizen soldiers held off the Indians while the others escaped to Cedar Point by boat. When reinforcements arrived a few days later, the Indians dispersed. Neither side won the battle.
The 8 American casualties are buried at the site, which is now a park.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 09/29/1812
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