Memorial Battle of Fort Dearborn

Fort Dearborn was located on this position. The Battle of Fort Dearborn (sometimes called Fort Dearborn Massacre) took place nearby the fort on 15 August 1812, between American troops and Potawatomi Indians. The Native Americans won the battle, after which the fort was evacuated and burned to the ground.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Chris Light