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in 1794, which was a pivotal battle for the settlement of the Northwest Territory. Aug. 19, 1794, Wayne built a fort on the bank of the river opposite the rock, named Fort Deposit, because it was a storage depot for ammo and supplies. The fort was abandoned after Wayne bivouacked the wounded there
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In 2001, the rock and bridge an Ohio Historical Society Bicentennial Marker was dedicated to them for their historical significance. Visitors to Farnsworth Metropark can easily wade to through the Maumee River out to the Roche de Bout.
124: 144:(French for "rock of beef" or "buffalo rock") is a big limestone outcrop which forms an island near the center of the Maumee River. It was a landmark for early explorers and natives. The landmark was used by the 431: 172:. At one time, the Interurban Bridge, which crosses the river at the park, was the largest bridge that was filled with earth and reinforced by concrete. Today the bridge, which formerly served as part of a 936: 1783: 1205: 376: 1773: 1754: 1788: 1544: 880: 875: 1463: 1798: 1453: 384: 1448: 1398: 477: 1478: 1423: 954: 497: 1332: 870: 1747: 571: 551: 1352: 274: 1403: 1237: 1232: 1138: 986: 862: 392: 353: 1604: 1148: 946: 531: 109:
with a view of several islands, including Missionary, Butler and Indian islands, all of which are owned by the State of Ohio.
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The Bowling Green Fault, which goes directly through the park, is the only fault line around the
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and their allies as a location for councils. Leaders of these tribes met there before the
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Historical Marker Dedication on Waterville Roche de Boeuf Day
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Interurban Bridge and Roche de Bout from Farnsworth Metropark
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It was used as one of the supports for the now abandoned
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Regional park
Waterville, Ohio
Metroparks Toledo
regional park
Waterville, Ohio
Metroparks Toledo
Maumee River

Miami
Shawnee
Lenape
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Anthony Wayne
Interurban Bridge
commuter rail line
Great Lakes
Findlay, Ohio
Michigan
"A Rich History"
"Rules and Regulations"



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