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Fort Laurens Museum - Revolutionary War Fort in Ohio
Fort Laurens Museum - Revolutionary War Fort in Ohio
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Fort Laurens Museum
The Only Revolutionary War Fort In Ohio
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Hours
May: Sat (11am-4pm), Sun (12pm-4pm)
June-Aug: Wed-Sat (11am-4pm), Sun (12pm-4pm)
Sep: Fri-Sat (11am-4pm), Sun (12pm-4pm)
Oct-Nov 15th: Sat (11am-4pm), Sun (12pm-4pm)
Location
11067 Fort Laurens Rd.
Bolivar, OH 44697
Contact
330-874-2059
330-874-3011
fortlaurens
@gmail.com
WElcome to Fort Laurens
Fort Laurens was built as a strategic location for staging an attack on the British at Fort Detroit during the American Revolution. From November 1778 to August 1779, there were many twists and turns to the story of Fort Laurens. Twenty one soldiers perished before the fort was abandoned.
Today’s visitors can walk the grounds and see the fort’s original outline. A small museum pays tribute to the “frontier soldier” through video and artifacts excavated onsite. Memorializing all unknown casualties of the Revolution, Fort Laurens’ Tomb of the Unknown Patriot is the final resting place of one of the fort’s soldiers who are unable to be identified.
Our History
Upcoming Events
Join us for an upcoming event at Fort Laurens!
Revolution on the Tuscarawas 2026
May 23rd and 24th
Revolutionary War School Day
May 22, 2026, 9 AM to 2 PM
Archaeology School Day
October 2, 2026 - 9 AM - 2 PM
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