The Fort Dearborn massacre occurred on August 15, 1812 near Fort Dearborn in the United States during the War of 1812. The massacre followed the evacuation of the fort ordered by the commander of the US forces, General Hull. This event is also known as the Battle of Fort Dearborn and it was a decisive victory for the British. This page refers to the war between the United States of America and Great Britain. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... ... Casus belli is a Latin expression from the international law theory of Jus ad bellum. ... Rain dance, Kansas, c. ... Nathan Heald (New Ipswich, New Hampshire September 24, 1775 - OFallon, Missouri April 27, 1832) was an officer in the United States army during the War of 1812. ... The Battle of Tippecanoe was a decisive victory by United States forces led by then-Governor of the Indiana Territory William Henry Harrison over the forces of Tecumsehs growing American Indian confederation. ... Combatants Britain United States Commanders Isaac Brock William Hull Strength 100 regulars 300 militia 150 natives 2,500 Casualties None 2,500 captured For the 1763 action in Pontiacs Rebellion, see the Siege of Fort Detroit The Siege of Detroit, also known as the Surrender of Detroit or the... The Battle of Maguaga was a small battle fought between British troops, Canadian militia and Tecumsehs natives against a larger force of American troops in Maguaga, Michigan. ... Combatants Potawatomi United Kingdom United States Commanders Chief Blackbird Nathan Heald Strength 500+ 69 military + civilians Casualties 15 39 military + 27 civilians The Fort Dearborn massacre occurred on August 15, 1812 near Fort Dearborn in the United States during the War of 1812. ... The Battle of Fort Harrison was a decisive victory for the United States against an Indian force which greatly outnumbered their own. ... The Siege of Fort Wayne took place during the War of 1812, between American and Indian forces in the wake of the successful British campaigns of 1812. ... The Battle of the Mississinewa also known as the Battle of Mississineway was an expedition ordered by William Henry Harrison against Miami villages in response to the attacks on Fort Wayne. ... The Battle of Frenchtown also known as the River Raisin massacre was a severe defeat for the Americans during the War of 1812, in an attempt to retake Detroit early in 1813. ... The Siege of Fort Meigs took place during the War of 1812 in northwestern Ohio. ... The Battle of Fort Stephenson was an American victory during the War of 1812. ... The Battle of Lake Erie, sometimes also referred to as the Battle of Put-in-Bay, was fought on September 10, 1813 in Lake Erie off the coast of Ohio during the War of 1812. ... The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was a decisive American victory in the War of 1812 which took place on October 5, 1813. ... The Battle of Longwoods was a battle of the War of 1812 on March 4, 1814, fought near present-day Wardsville, Ontario. ... Combatants Britain United States Commanders Robert McDouall George Croghan Andrew Holmes† Strength unknown 700 Casualties 2 killed or wounded 64 killed or wounded // Background to the battle In June, 1812, at the start of the War of 1812, the British General Isaac Brock sent a canoe party 1200 miles (1900... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Fort Dearborn was a United States fort built on the Chicago River in 1803 under John Whistler on the site of present-day Chicago. ... This page refers to the war between the United States of America and Great Britain. ... Portrait of William Hull William Hull (June 24, 1753–November 29, 1825) was an American soldier and politician. ...

The fort commander Captain Nathan Heald ordered that all whiskey and gunpowder be destroyed so it wouldn't be taken by the local Indian tribes allied with the British, and then abandoned the fort. He remained at the fort until support arrived from Fort Wayne, Indiana, led by his wife's uncle, Captain William Wells. A procession of 148 soldiers, women and children then left Fort Dearborn to retreat to Fort Wayne, Indiana. About two miles south of Fort Dearborn, a band of Potawatomi Indians, led by Chief Blackbird, ambushed the garrison, killing several of the fleeing Americans and capturing the remainder as prisoners to sell to the British as slaves. Nathan Heald (New Ipswich, New Hampshire September 24, 1775 - OFallon, Missouri April 27, 1832) was an officer in the United States army during the War of 1812. ... Nickname: The Summit City Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: City of Fort Wayne Location Location in the state of Indiana Government County Allen Mayor Graham Richard (D) Geographical characteristics Area 127 km² Land 126. ... State nickname: The Hoosier State Official languages English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Governor Mitch Daniels (R) Senators Richard Lugar (R) Evan Bayh (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 1. ... Captain William Wells, also known as Apekonit (Carrottop) was the son-in-law of Chief Little Turtle (Michikinikwa). ... Nickname: The Summit City Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: City of Fort Wayne Location Location in the state of Indiana Government County Allen Mayor Graham Richard (D) Geographical characteristics Area 127 km² Land 126. ... Rain dance, Kansas, c. ...

Fort Dearborn was burned to the ground and the region remained devoid of US citizens until after the war was over.