The Battle Begins

Historical marker location:

Maumee, Ohio

( Marker can be reached from North Jerome Road south of Monclova Road, on the left when traveling south.)

Ravine. August 20, 1794.

Ohio is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because of its role in producing so many US presidents. In addition to the seven presidents who were born in Ohio, another president, William Henry Harrison, lived in Ohio for much of his life and is sometimes counted as an honorary Ohioan.