Fort Recovery, Ohio: Washington Monument One-Fifth Size
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- Address:
- 305 Butler St., Fort Recovery, OH
- Directions:
- Esat side of downtown, on the north side of OH-119/Butler St.
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101-foot-high obelisk, dedicated in 1913, commemorates the casualties of the 1791 Battle of the Wabash (also known as St. Clair's Defeat), and the 1794 Battle of Fort Recovery -- the greatest bloodbaths ever inflicted on the U.S. military by Native Americans.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [12/30/2020]Visitor Tips and News About Washington Monument One-Fifth Size
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Improvement projects on the grounds are still underway, but there is ample parking, and the monument is very visible and accessible. A 1913-era sign warns of a $5 fine for defacing or climbing on the monument (nearly $135 in today's money).
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