From the August 14, 2016, Delphos (Ohio) Herald "This and That-- The Fort of Fort Jennings" by Evelyn Martin.
Fort Jennings was built in 1812 by Colonel William Jennings who served with General William Henry Harrison. It was one of a string of forts built by Harrison for the defense of the frontier against the British and their Indian allies.
It is located in the village of Fort Jennings, Ohio, a small municipality in the southwest corner of Putnam County. In 2010, the population was 485 people. The first settlement of the area began around 1850 and it took its name from the frontier fort constructed there during the War of 1812. The village incorporated in 1881.
Every third weekend in August, the village hosts Fort fest, a three-day event to nonor the fort at Fort Jennings Park.
--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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