Harrison was General Anthony Wayne 's former aide - de-camp .
When the war clouds of 1812 began to creep upon Northwest Ohio , General William Henry Harrison ordered the construction of the fort , beginning in February 1813 .
General was General Anthony Wayne 's former General     .
When the war clouds of 1812 began to creep upon Northwest Ohio , General William Henry Harrison ordered the construction of the fort , beginning in February 1813 .