Another historic Marker in Battlefield Park pays tribute to the skirmish that took place during the War of 1812 on the Marblehead Peninsula. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=35956
It is a thrilling story about a Lake Erie storm, refuge on Bull’s Island (now Johnson’s Island), a close encounter with Indians, and a connection to Camp Avery. Read about the skirmish on the Marblehead Peninsula and its connection to Camp Avery HERE. Then read a first-hand account of the skirmish HERE. For more detailed information about this historic marker and some nearby markers click HERE.
Read about some of the other forts established along Lake Erie HERE.