About this property
Fort Recovery was a United States Army fort ordered built by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne during what is now termed the Northwest Indian War. Constructed from late 1793 and completed in March 1794, the fort was built along the Wabash River, within two miles of what became the Ohio state border with Indiana. A detachment of Wayne's Legion of the United States held off an attack from combined Indian forces on June 30, 1794.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000509. It was listed on November 9, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Recovery Site listed on the National Register?
Fort Recovery Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Fort Recovery Site?
Fort Recovery Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Recovery Site?
The period of significance for Fort Recovery Site is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1793.
Can I research the history near Fort Recovery Site?
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