Siege

Siege of Fort Harrison

4 Sep 1812 – 15 Sep 1812 · 39.51° N, 87.41° W

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When
4 Sep 1812 – 15 Sep 1812
Kind
Siege
Coordinates
39.51° N, 87.41° W
Description
war of 1812 era stockade located in the modern city of Terre Haute, Indiana

Fort Harrison, Indiana

War of 1812 era stockade located in the modern city of Terre Haute, Indiana

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.

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