There is a Croghan Street in Fremont, named after you-know-who.
The Croghan Monument and site of the fort is located at 423 Croghan Street.
Croghan Day is observed every August 2nd., anniversary of the battle.
I came across mention of British gunboats in the Sanduskey River who also bombarded the fort. However, I have not been able to find out the names of the boats.
They stopped at Whitaker's Wharf, 3 miles downriver from Fort Stephenson and did a lot of damage. They also destroyed the Whitaker home.
The Battle of Fort Stephenson is the final western battle fought on American soil during the War of 1812.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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