“Fort Meigs is a U.S. Army base and battlefield from the War of 1812. So, Ohio plays a crucial role and we have the frontlines of this conflict right through the Maumee River Valley.

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Fort Meigs opened to visitors on Friday, as it does every year on April 1. With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, organizers expect bigger crowds over the coming months. "We do ...

Fort Meigs is the largest wooden, walled Fort in North America. Interim Director Ashley Phlipot explained that General William Henry Harrison ordered the Fort built during the War of 1812 to help ...

Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg (about 135 miles northwest of Columbus), is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through October.

The City of Perrysburg and the City of Maumee will host the traditional Independence Day fireworks on July 3 (rain date is ...

Fort Meigs is a National Historic Landmark and sledding causes erosion which could compromise future archeology. The fort is closed until April 4, 2018 but the Visitor Center and museum remain open.

Harrison saw the fort not only as protection, but as a staging area for a future invasion of Canada. Construction began Feb. 2, 1813 on Fort Meigs, named in honor of then-Ohio Gov. Return J. Meigs.

Southbound Fort Meigs currently has a yield to traffic sign, but northbound traffic is flowing freely. This is a developing story. Stick with 13abc as we continue to learn more.

“Fort Meigs is a U.S. Army base and battlefield from the War of 1812. So, Ohio plays a crucial role and we have the frontlines of this conflict right through the Maumee River Valley.

Fort Meigs is the largest wooden, walled Fort in North America. Interim Director Ashley Phlipot explained that General William Henry Harrison ordered the Fort built during the War of 1812 to help ...