Fort Harrison, Indiana 1812
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1812 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of 1812 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 39.5086, -87.4111 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Fort Harrison was a War of 1812 era stockade constructed in October 1811 on high ground overlooking the Wabash River on a portion of what is today the modern city of Terre Haute, Indiana, by forces under command of General William Henry Harrison. It was a staging point for Harrison to encamp his forces just prior to the Battle of Tippecanoe a month later. The fort was the site of a famous battle in the War of 1812, the siege of Fort Harrison, in September 1812 that was the first significant victory for the US in the war. The fort was abandoned in 1818 as the frontier moved westward.
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