In 1851, the mayor of Fremont (as Fort Stephenson was now called) arranged for the return of "Ol' Betsy" from a government armory. The cannon was placed at the site of Fort Stephenson.
On August 2, 1885, a monument was dedicated at the site of Fort Stephenson.
Every September 2 is celebrated as Croghan Day in Fremont.
On August 2, 1906, the remains of George Croghan were brought from Louisville and interred at the base of the monument.
--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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