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1792-11-06

Battle Of Fort St. Clair

On November 6, 1792, Miami Chief Little Turtle and approximately 200 warriors attacked a force of Kentucky militia under Major John Adair camped outside the fort. Six Kentuckians and an unknown number of Native Americans died in the skirmish. The fallen soldiers were buried 50 paces west of the fort, beneath the "Whispering Oak."

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Township: Washington
Municipality: Eaton
Topics: Conflicts

APA Citation

Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Battle Of Fort St. Clair. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/battle-of-fort-st-clair/

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MLA Citation

Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Battle Of Fort St. Clair. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/battle-of-fort-st-clair/

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