Fort Amanda Memorial   Save
Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development
Description: This image shows a memorial to Fort Amanda, in the vicinity of Wapakoneta, Ohio. The fort was originally built in the fall of 1812 by Kentucky troops under the command of Lt. Col. Robert Pogue It was enlarged to almost double the original size during the spring of 1813 by Ohio militia soldiers under the command of Capt. Daniel Hosbrook. A fifth blockhouse was added during the second phase of construction as well as several cabins and storage buildings. The walls stood 11 feet above the ground. Fort Amanda was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1970 View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06488
Subjects: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio); War of 1812; National Register of Historic Places
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)