The Rooster’s Crow: Mercer County’s 1883 Stand Against Prohibition
In 1883, Celina, Ohio’s German newspaper led a fierce fight against Prohibition, culminating in a dramatic election and a chaotic victory bonfire.
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- Battles for the Maumee | 5. The Great Siege: Harrison’s Defense of Fort Meigs
In 1813, Fort Meigs became the key to holding Ohio’s frontier. This article recounts Harrison’s bold stand against British guns and Tecumseh’s warriors—and how supply lines from Mercer and Auglaize helped sustain the siege.
