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1793-10-17

Battle Of Forty-Foot Pitch

The Battle of Forty- Foot Pitch took place on October 17, 1793, near Eaton, Ohio. Lieutenant John Lowry's Kentuckians camped at the springs at the top of the hill known as Forty-Foot Pitch. The men were defeated by the Native Americans and suffered 15 casualties.

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Township: Washington
Municipality: Eaton
Topics: Conflicts

APA Citation

Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Battle Of Forty-Foot Pitch. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/battle-of-forty-foot-pitch/

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MLA Citation

Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Battle Of Forty-Foot Pitch. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/battle-of-forty-foot-pitch/

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