1812 - - Fort Harrison - - 191

This stone marks the site, and commemorates the <i><b>One Hundredth Anniversary</i></b> of the Heroic Defense, of Fort Harrison by a small body of United States Soldiers, assisted by the settlers against the Indians.<br><br> September 4, 1812 <br><br> The Fort was built by <b>William Henry Harrison</b> and at the time of the attack was commanded by <b>Zachary Taylor</b>, both of whom afterwards became Presidents of the United States.