Newport War of 1812 - Newport, KY
N 39° 05.538 W 084° 29.788
16S E 716518 N 4330003
This monument to the War of 1812 is located on the grounds of the Campbell County Courthouse. It is a Kentucky Historical Marker.
Waymark Code: WM50ZG
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2008
Views: 29
The marker reads:
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.
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Kentucky Department of Highways/Kentucky Historical Society
Location/Address:
Newport, Courthouse Lawn
Newport, KY United States
41071
County/Province: United States
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Photos Will Be Uploaded: yes
Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
Website (related) if available: Not listed
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: Not listed
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