Mackinac Island

On August 4, 1814, following an attack route previously used by the British, American forces under Lt. Col. George Croghan attacked the British held Fort Mackinac. Aided by artillery and allied Native American warriors, British troops under the command of Lt. Col. Robert McDouall marched to engage the Americans at Dousman’s Farm. The British halted the American advance and forced the Americans to retreat. The British victory ensured British control of the Straights of Mackinac and the important trade and transportation routes linked to the Straights for the remainder of the war.