Portland in Meigs County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Major Daniel McCook

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 9, 2017

1. Major Daniel McCook Marker

Inscription.
About one thousand feet southwest of this monument, Major Daniel McCook of the famous "Fighting McCooks" fell mortally wounded in the Battle of Buffington Island, July 19, 1863.

Erected 1933 by the Ten Districts of the Ohio Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1863.

Location. 38° 59.681′ N, 81° 46.488′ W. Marker is in Portland, Ohio, in Meigs County. Marker is on Ohio River Scenic Byway (Ohio Route 124) 0.6 miles north of Barringer Ridge Road (County Road 30) when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56237 OH-124, Portland OH 45770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dry Run (a few steps from this marker); First Ohio Invasion (approx. half a mile away); The Battle of Buffington Island (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of Buffington Island (approx. half a mile away); Buffington Island (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Buffington Island

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(approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of Buffington Island (approx. half a mile away); Surprise Encounter (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Daniel McCook. (Submitted on September 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on the Fighting McCooks. (Submitted on September 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

View from plaque towards place where McCook was killed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 9, 2017

2. View from plaque towards place where McCook was killed.

Major Daniel McCook Sr. image. Click for full size.

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3. Major Daniel McCook Sr.

View of marker along Highway 124. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 9, 2017

4. View of marker along Highway 124.

Major Daniel McCook Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 9, 2017

5. Major Daniel McCook Monument

Another Major Daniel McCook plaque, one mile north at the Buffington Island Battlefield Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 9, 2017

6. Another Major Daniel McCook plaque, one mile north at the Buffington Island Battlefield Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.