Situated on the banks of the Maumee River at the foot of the rapids, was the site of several significant military confrontations between British, Native Americanand American forces. Old stories indicate that the Club burgee was designed in 1906, and this corresponds with original plans to build a clubhouse that year. A historical marker has been placed in front of the Maumee Library on River Road. You can watch a video about the Great Black Swamp here. History of the Maumee River basin from the earliest account to its organization into counties by Slocum, Charles Elihu, 1841-1915; Robertson, Robert Stoddart, 1839-1936. The Maumee River is on the northern edge of the swamp. -- History, Fort Wayne (Ind.) Downstream from Upper Maumee Canoe and Kayak, a trading post that was erected by General Heratio Curtis (1802-1874) stands today. From Malaria outbreaks to the Toledo War, the swamp played an important role in history and in nature until humans finally conquered it. The portion of the Toledo Terminal from Temperance to Bates, mainly the east of the Maumee River, is still in use by CSX. Publication date 1905 Publisher Indianapolis : Bowen & Slocum Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing sponsor Sloan Foundation Contributor The Library of Congress Language English. The victory of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in the summer of 1794, secured the area for Americans. The Maumee River enabled the transport of goods from the St. Joseph and St. Marys Rivers and Fort Anthony Wayne all the way to the Port of Toledo. History of the Maumee River Basin : from the earliest account to its organization into counties by Slocum, Charles Elihu, 1841-1915 Maumee River, river formed near Fort Wayne, Ind., U.S., by the confluence of the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers. The Maumee River enabled the transport of goods from the St. Joseph and St. Marys Rivers and Fort Anthony Wayne all the way to the Port of Toledo. Publication date 1889 Topics Maumee Valley -- History, Allen County (Ind.) Old stories indicate that the Club burgee was designed in 1906, and this corresponds with original plans to build a clubhouse that year. The Maumee River is approximately 130 miles long, and it eventually flows into Lake Erie at Toledo, Ohio. History. It flows northeast into Ohio, past Defiance and on to Toledo, where it enters Lake Erie through Maumee Bay. A pictorial history of East Toledo, Oregon and other communities across from the Maumee River. The Maumee River Yacht Club has a long and fascinating history, beginning in 1899 just a short distance down-river from the present site in a once well-known boathouse. Book scanned is a gift to the library from Larry Michaels.