Fort Laurens

"You may depend on my defending it [Fort Laurens] to the last extremity and of my care to prevent surprise."

Col. John Gibson to Gen. Lachlan McIntosh 13
Feb. 1779

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

History

Explore Fort Lauren's significance to Ohio history.

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Local Management

Local Management

Fort Laurens is managed by the Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Learn more about the historic sites.

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Collections

Collections

Discover some of the amazing collections on view at Fort Laurens.

Historic Buildings and Resources

Historic Buildings and Resources

Documentation of Fort Laurens' historic structures.

General Information

Fort Laurens is managed by the Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureauon behalf of the Ohio Historical Society. 

Fort Laurens 
11067 Fort Laurens Road 
Bolivar, OH 44612 

Phone: 330-874-2059 
800-283-8914 (toll free) 

Site Managers: A.Wolfe and T. Mackey 

Email: fortlaurens@wilkshire.net


Hours 

May 1–October 31

Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

Open Holidays: (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day) Noon - 5 p.m.

Closed Holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Monday holidays unless specified


November 1 – April 30

CLOSED

Admission

Museum
Adults: $3.00
Youths (6 - 12): $1.00
Youths (5 & under): FREE
School Groups: $3.00/per adult; $1.00/per students
Ohio Historical Society Members: FREE

Park Admission
FREE

AAA discounts given. Military discounts are available to all active military personnel.

Location

Fort Laurens is at the south edge of Bolivar, in Tuscarawas County, on County Road 102 about 1/2 mile south of State Route 212. Exit I-77 at State Route 212. 

Handicapped Accessibility

Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.