Sandusky County 
2401 Buckland Ave
Fremont, OH 43420

 

Historical Significance:

This trail was a major route for Native Americans and early frontiersmen and was originally called the Sandusky-Scioto Trail. During the War of 1812, a portion of the trail become known as the Harrison Trail for General Harrison's heavy wagons used it to move the army.

Major Ball's Squadron was ambushed by Indians near this spot on the Harrison Trail along the Sandusky River, Fremont, OH  July 30, 1813 . General Harrison had built several forts along a supply trail along the Sandusky River Valley. Troops were traveling from Fort Seneca to Fort Stephenson when the ambush took place.   Major George Croghan was in command at Fort Stephenson, which was attacked by General Proctor. General Proctor retreated with many of his men killed or wounded at this significant point in the war.

Historic Marker:

The marker was placed on a rock at the spot of a noted battle from the War of 1812.

  • Marker Organization: Colonel George Croghan Chapter NSDAR
  • Marker Date: 1910
  • Marker Text: BALL'S BATTLEFIELD Major Ball’s Squadron 2nd Light Dragoons U.S. Army while escorting Col. Wells 17th U.S. Infantry from Major General Harrison’s headquarters at Fort Seneca to relieve Major Croghan of the command of Fort Stephenson for alleged insubordination in refusing to evacuate the fort was ambushed by Indians near this spot but gallantly charging them killed seventeen with the sabre. 30th July 1813.
Acknowledgements: This roadside boulder with plaque is cared for by the city of Fremont but is also, periodically and regularly recognized by the Colonel Geo. Croghan Chapter NSDAR for its historic significance both as a patriotic spot and a chapter accomplishment in marking it.
Form Submitted By: Col. George Croghan Chapter NSDAR 2/8/2016

 

Other Images

Archives mega Menu Title

DAR Americana Collection and NSDAR Archives

Committees

Member Resources

Forms & Publications

Genealogy

Giving to the DAR

What Our Founders Built, We Must Preserve

Upcoming Events

Marian Anderson
Honoring Marian Anderson

Learn more about the relationship between Marian Anderson and the DAR.

Library Mega Menu Title

DAR Library

Member Resources Mega Menu Title

Member Resources

Museum Mega Menu Title

DAR Museum

Museum Mega Menu Title

DAR Museum

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Shopping Cart

Your shopping cart is empty.

Shopping

Upcoming Events

  • Esther Perel
    - 8:00 PM
  • Heilung
    - 8:00 PM
  • John Mellencamp
    - 8:00 PM
  • Women’s History Costume Party
  • Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
  • Tuesday Talk—The Art and Story of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz
Women of Resilence
Women of Resilience

DAR members selflessly dedicated themselves to the war relief effort of World War I

Learn how DAR members selflessly and tirelessly dedicated themselves to the war relief effort of World War I

Find special initiative opportunities for every interest and every budget!