James Birdseye McPherson Marker

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Clyde in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James Birdseye McPherson

By Dale K. Benington, June 29, 2009

1. James Birdseye McPherson Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of
James Birdseye McPherson
Born at Clyde, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1828,
Graduated from West Point, 1853;
Appoited Brevet Second Lieutenant of
Engineers 1853;
Appointed Captain Aug. 6, 1861;
Served in the field at the opening of the Civil War
Promoted to Brigadier General May 15, 1862;
He took an important part in the siege and
capture of Vicksburg, July 4, 1863 and was
appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Army Aug. 1, 1863;
made commander of the Army of Tennessee
March 12, 1864.
He was active in the Georgia Campaign,
Commanded in the engagement around Atlanta,
and was killed while making a
reconnoissance on July 22, 1864.
General McPherson was the highest ranking
officer killed in action during the Civil War.

Erected 1922 by Mattie McPherson Tent No. 46, Daughters of Veterans.

Location. 41° 18.541′ N, 82° 58.258′ W. Marker is in Clyde, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Marker is at the intersection of East McPherson Highway (U.S. 20) and East Maple Street (Ohio Route 101), on the left when traveling east on East McPherson Highway. Click for map. Located in the McPherson Cemetery, it is affixed to a statue of General McPherson which is situated at the top of a small hill overlooking the front corner entrance to the cemetery and the intersection of the East McPherson Highway (US 20) with East Maple Street (State Route 101). Marker is in this post office area: Clyde OH 43410, United States of America.

By Dale K. Benington, June 29, 2009

2. James Birdseye McPherson Marker

View of the statue of general McPherson with the historical marker affixed to it.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. McPherson Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Fremont (approx. 7.9 miles away); Fort Stephenson (approx. 7.9 miles away); Brady's Island (approx. 8 miles away); In Commemoration (approx. 8 miles away); Near This Spot (approx. 8 miles away); Sandusky County Fairgrounds (approx. 8.3 miles away); Sandusky-Scioto Trail (approx. 8.6 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. James B. McPherson. This link is published and made available by, "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on July 3, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. James B. McPherson. (Submitted on July 3, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)