NORTH BEND. Ninth President of the US, William Henry Harrison spent the better part of his life in the Midwest, where he became known as a fearless and talented military leader. Harrison first earned acclaim for his hard-won victory in the Battle of Tippecanoe, and then during the War of 1812, won further accolades for his leadership of the battalions which defeated the British and Native American armies, and is credited with killing Indian chief Tecumseh. Elected President in 1841, Harrison died of pneumonia just a month after entering office. His tomb, topped by a 60 foot stone obelisk, is on Mt Nebo in North Bend.

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