Ohio archæological and historical quarterly (1887)
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society · Columbus : Published for the Society by A.H. Smythe · leaf 29
esting place on the spot and in thesacred soil he had so bravely and loyally defended ninety-threeyears before. The grave was covered with a large block ofQuincy granite bearing this inscription: George Croghan Major 17th U. S. Infantry, Defender of Fort Stephenson, August 1st and 2d, 1813. Born… … MAJOR C. C. TUN-NINGTON. The oratorical exercises were held inthe afternoon in the open air within theprecincts of the fort. Vast crowds gatheredand listened intently to addresses. GeneralJesse C. Chance, of Fremont, was presidentof the day and introduced the speakers,after the assembly had been…
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