Today in History: Siege of Fort Meigs
Today in History–May 9–the Library of Congress features the siege of Fort Meigs by Shawnee military leader Tecumseh and British general Henry A. Proctor on this day in 1813. But the invaders were unsuccessful as General William Henry Harrison held onto the fort that he had ordered built on the Maumee River above Toledo, Ohio. Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access primary sources related to Fort Meigs, William H. Harrison, and Tecumseh by clicking the links below.
Plan of Fort Meigs’ and its environs
Books and articles about Fort Meigs
Letter from James Madison to the Senate referencing the siege of Fort Meigs
1813 historical newspaper coverage of Fort Meigs
William Henry Harrison primary source set