[2] The historic Wyandot village known as Junquindundeh developed at the falls of the Lower Sandusky River.

It was intended to protect the Lower Sandusky and a nearby supply depot during the War of 1812 with Great Britain.

On August 1, 1813, a mixed force of British soldiers and allied Native American warriors, said to number 1500 to 2000, led an assault on Fort Stephenson.

Over the course of two days, the severely outnumbered garrison of about 160 men, under the leadership of Major George Croghan, repelled all probes by strategically using their marksmanship and a single cannon, dubbed "Old Betsy."

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) had also arranged to add an historic plaque commemorating his leadership and his garrison's achievement to the Soldiers Monument.

[2] It reads: "Fort Stephenson most gallantly defended by Major George Croghan with but 160 men against 1300 British and Indians under Henry Proctor and Tecumseh on August 2, 1813 ___ This tablet erected by Col. George Croghan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1903."

(Sic) [2]The monument is located in front of the library's entrance on Croghan Street, which was named for the officer.