In the early morning hours of September 10, 1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was instrumental in defeating the British Navy on Lake Erie, despite being the underdog in the fight.
Perry's bravery, determination and sheer stubborness were the driving forces behind the American victory. The Battle of Lake Erie proved to be a turning point, not only because of Perry's victory, but also because of the inspirational and emotional impact it had upon the American government and people.
This victory eliminated the British threat from the north and lessened the Native American threat to American settlers.
Trumbull County, Ohio, was originally part of the Connecticut Western reserve, established on July 10, 1800, and named in honor of Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull. However, the population of the county was a meager 1,302 in 1800 and only increased to 8,671 by 1810.
However, Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie changed all of this.
Oliver Hazard Perry is the Perry in the signoffs of this blog.
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