Battle of Fort Stephenson

Battle of Fort Stephenson
Part of the War of 1812
DateAugust 2, 1813
Location41°20′46″N 83°6′55″W / 41.34611°N 83.11528°W / 41.34611; -83.11528
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom
Tecumseh's confederacy
 United States
Commanders and leaders
United Kingdom Henry Procter
Robert Dickson (Indian Dept.)
United States George Croghan
Strength
At least 3,300 British regulars and Indians 160 U.S. regulars
Casualties and losses
26 killed
41 wounded
29 missing[1]
1 killed
7 wounded[1]

The Battle of Fort Stephenson in August 1813 was an American victory during the War of 1812. American forces successfully defended the fort in August 1813; it guarded an important supply depot. It was located on the west bank of the Sandusky River more than 10 miles upstream from Sandusky Bay in what is now Ohio. The town of Fremont, Ohio developed around the site.

  1. ^ a b Gilpin, p. 207