South Columbus in Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pvt. Alfred Cannon
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008
1. Private Alfred Cannon Marker
8-18-1862 to 1-21-1865
P.O.W.
Resident of Canal Winchester
enlisted to preserve the Union.
Taken prisoner at Brices
Crossroads, MS. and marched
to Andersonville, GA., Confederate
prison. He gave up his place
of exchange to a friend stating,
"Go to your family". Pvt. Cannon
died at Florence, SC., Confederate
prison of typhoid fever.
"Greater love than this has
no man, that he lay down
his life for a friend."
Alfred Cannon G.A.R. Post #261
was chartered in him memory
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 50.728′ N, 82° 48.339′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is at the intersection of North High Street and Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on North High Street. In village historical complex at railroad station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canal Winchester OH 43110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Depot (a few steps from this marker); Canal Winchester (a few steps from this marker); Prentiss School No. 8
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008
2. Cannon Marker with Prentiss School in Background
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008
3. Cannon Marker and Railroad Passenger Depot
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008
4. Railroad Depot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,518 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
