Fort Adams (2)

 (1794-1796) - Established 2 Aug 1794 during the Northwest Territory Indian War by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Named after then Vice President John Adams. Abandoned in 1796 after the end of the war.

Northwest Territory Indian War


Fort Adams was a small fort built in a star shape with two 18 foot square blockhouses at opposite corners. Only two buildings were built, the commandants quarters and a guardhouse.

The fort closed in 1796 after the end of the war and the Treaty of Greenville.

Current Status
Actual location unknown and the roadside marker is missing.

Sources:
 * , page 635
 * Kevin Nolan, G. Pratt, Fort Adams: Preliminary Analysis, Interpretations, and Thoughts on Further Investigation, unpublished, undated, Abstract

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Adams (2)