Anthony Wayne - Ohio History CentralIn 1780, Wayne played a critical role in preventing Benedict Arnold from turning over the American fortifications at West Point to British forces. By serving as the men's advocate before the Confederation Congress, Wayne also helped to eliminate a mutiny of Pennsylvania soldiers who had not received payment from the government formed by the Articles of Confederation.
Wayne County NY is named after him.
Wayne County, Indiana, is named for him.
So is Fort Wayne, Indiana. I supposed its unloved suburb of Waynetown is also indirectly named for him.
So is Waynesboro Virginia.
Been down to that area many times. The ghost tour are a lot of fun!
Here’s a spooky story.....
https://www.archaeology.org/issues/116-1401/features/1583-jamestown-colony-cannibalism-george-percy
I was familiar with this story as it was done on Mysteries at the Museum. The old, old stomping grounds of my Youth. Thanks for posting.
He won the battle of Fallen Timbers by Toledo, OH. Defeated Miami chief Little Turtle.
Wayne, NJ too, Passaic County.
Wayne Avenue on Battle Hill, White Plains NY
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Mad Anthony Wayne’s Bones
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Posted on 10/2/2020, 3:01:00 PM by SunkenCiv
Dem Bones, Dem bones, dem maddd bones.
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Mad Anthony Wayne’s Bones
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Posted on 10/2/2020, 3:01:00 PM by SunkenCiv