Col. Crawford Burn Site Monument facts for kids
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Colonel Crawford Burn Site Monument
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Artist's rendition of the monument
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | Northeast of Crawford, Ohio |
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| Built | 1877 |
| Architect | John Wyandot |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003667 |
| Added to NRHP | April 15, 1982 |
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The Colonel Crawford Burn Site Monument is a special stone monument in rural Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. It was put in place in the 1870s. This monument remembers Colonel William Crawford, who died during the final years of the American Revolution. The monument itself has always been important to local people. It is now recognized as a historic site.
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What Happened to Colonel Crawford?
The American Revolution's End
As the American Revolution was ending, fighting continued in the Ohio area. British-allied Native American groups were still clashing with American settlers. In 1782, soldiers from Virginia were sent to destroy Native American villages. These villages were located near the Sandusky River. Colonel William Crawford, a friend of General George Washington, led these soldiers.
The Crawford Expedition
This mission, known as the Crawford expedition, ended on June 4. There was a battle south of what is now Carey. The American soldiers had to retreat. Colonel Crawford was captured by Native Americans after the battle. Seven days later, he was killed. This happened on the banks of Tymochtee Creek. Today, this spot is in northeastern Wyandot County.
Building the Monument
Remembering a Local Hero
About 100 years after Crawford's death, people wanted to honor him. They felt his death was a very important event. It was the earliest major event in Wyandot County's history. Many believed it was the most important event ever for the county.
How the Monument Was Made
Curtis Berry, a leading lawyer in the county, first suggested the idea. The monument is made from sandstone that came from Berea, Ohio. It is shaped like a cannon and stands about 8.5 feet tall. Workers at B.L. Bauscher's company in Upper Sandusky carved the stone. This work happened in the middle of 1877.
The Dedication Ceremony
The monument was officially dedicated later that year. Thousands of people came to the ceremony. For many years, a group called the Pioneer Association held an annual picnic there. This "Pioneer Picnic" continued until 1935. Interest in the site grew again in the 1970s. People protested against a power line being built nearby. The monument also became a popular place for school field trips.
A National Historic Site
In April 1982, the monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a nationally recognized historic site. It qualified because of its strong connection to Colonel Crawford. It is one of ten such places in Wyandot County. Usually, monuments are not listed on the National Register. But the Colonel Crawford Burn Site Monument is special. The monument itself has become historically important over time.
