Fort St. Marys (1)

 (1794-1796, 1813-1818) - First established in 1794 by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne during the Northwest Territory Indian War and abandoned in 1796. Rebuilt in 1813 during the War of 1812 and abandoned in 1818.

Northwest Territory Indian War
Fort Saint Marys was built as a supply depot with four stockade walls and two blockhouses on opposite angles.

War of 1812
Fort Saint Marys was rebuilt in 1813 and garrisoned with troops under the command of Col. Barbee. Also known as Fort Barbee. The Treaty of Saint Marys was signed here on 18 Sep 1818 opening up land for settlement.

Current Status
Marker located in the Old Lutheran Cemetery.

Sources:
 * , page 636

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Saint Marys