Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
John Samuel Darrough / Medal of Honor Recipient
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
1. John Samuel Darrough Marker (Side 1)
Inscription.
John Samuel Darrough, also, Medal of Honor Recipient. . , Side 1
John Samuel Darrough. Born in Maysville on April 6, 1841. His family moved to Iroquois Co., Illinois in 1852. He enlisted in 1862 and served in Co. F, 113th Illinois Infantry where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 5, 1895. The citation read: “Saved the life of a captain.” He died on August 14, 1920.
Presented by V.F.W. Post 2734 and Ladies Auxiliary. , Side 2
Medal of Honor Recipient . John S. Darrough received the highest military award for his actions on the Tennessee River at Eastport, MS. during the Civil War. On Oct. 10, 1864, while trying to dismantle bridge and railroad tracks, his regiment was attacked by a Confederate battery. Retreating under heavy fire, Darrough spotted a helpless comrade and rescued him. Presented by George Mason Chapter KYSSAR
Side 1
John Samuel Darrough
Born in Maysville on April 6, 1841. His family moved to Iroquois Co., Illinois in 1852. He enlisted in 1862 and served in Co. F, 113th Illinois Infantry where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on Feb. 5, 1895. The citation read: “Saved the life of a captain.” He died on August 14, 1920.
Presented by V.F.W. Post 2734 & Ladies Auxiliary
Side 2
Medal of Honor Recipient
John S. Darrough received the highest military award for his actions on the Tennessee River at Eastport, MS. during the Civil War. On Oct. 10, 1864, while trying to dismantle bridge & railroad tracks, his regiment was attacked by a Confederate battery. Retreating under heavy fire, Darrough spotted a helpless comrade & rescued him. Presented by George Mason Chapter KYSSAR
Erected 2010 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2319.)
Location. 38° 38.825′ N, 83° 45.759′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Limestone Street and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Limestone Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Limestone Street, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Area photo of Limestone Street & East 2nd Street intersection.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
4. View south from marker.
The local newspaper The Ledger Independent across the street from marker. Simon Kenton Bridge over the Ohio further back.
Public Domain
5. John Samuel Darrough
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.