McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
State of Ohio, Morgan County
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
1. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
State of Ohio
Morgan County
Civil War
Private Musician John T. Patterson
Winchester, VA 1863
Private Elbridge Robinson
Winchester, VA 1863
Private Jasper N. North
Vicksburg, MS 1863
Sergeant Cavalry M. Young
Osage, KS 1865
(Also Washington Co.)
Corporal Freeman C. Thompson
Petersburg, VA 1864
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 38.933′ N, 81° 51.179′ W. Marker is in McConnelsville, Ohio, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 60) and Kennebec Avenue, on the left on Main Street. Marker is on the county courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McConnelsville OH 43756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Morgan County (here, next to this marker); Evelyn True Button House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Since 1880 (about 500 feet away); Purple Heart Memorial (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional commentary.
1. Cavalry M Young's Medal of Honor
For four of the five Medal of Honor Recipients, the date shown on the marker reflects the date the battle occurred when the individual performed his most heroic act. For Sergeant Cavalry M Young of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry, however, the date shown is when the award was presented.
The Battle of Mine Creek, also known as the Battle of the Little Osage or the Battle of the Osage, a river not far from the Battlefield, occurred on October 25th, 1864, when General Sterling Price's Confederates were on the retreat from the Battle of Westport (modern day Kansas City). General Price had a 10 mile wagon train of booty he had collected from his campaign through Missouri
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
2. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Morgan County historical marker on left. County courthouse in background.
— Submitted June 21, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
3. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Marker seen in rear right of photo, in front of county courthouse. Civil War memorial in foreground.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. McConnelsville Civil War Memorial
The Memorial stands near the Medal of Honor Memorial. The Civil War memorial was presented by Thomas Henry Simpson in 1928.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
5. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
A plaque with the Gettysburg Address is on the right side base of the Civil War monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,002 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
