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200 Years at ‘The Fort’
Written by Helen Kaverman   
Monday, July 30, 2012 8:18 AM

A drawing done by William Helmkamp giving his impression of what he thought the fort looked like.
A drawing done by William Helmkamp giving his impression of what he thought the fort looked like.
Fort Jennings, one of the earliest permanent settlements in Northwest Ohio is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of its founding by Col. William Jennings during the War of 1812.

The Bicentennial celebration will take place Aug. 17-18-19. Many special events have been planned.
The War of 1812
The war of 1812 was actually the second war for independence for the USA.  The British were trying to regain control of the colonies. They were blockading our harbors along the Atlantic and on the Great Lakes.
Last Updated on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 3:43 PM