Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Mitchel
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
1. John Mitchel Marker
John Mitchel
Nov. 30, 1815 – Mar. 20, 1875
Fearless and courageous southern journalist
Staunch supporter of the Confederacy
Editor-in-Chief, Richmond (VA) Enquirer
Associate Editor, Richmond (VA) Examiner
1862 – 1865
who was confined in this casemate no.6 from June 17, 1865 to Oct. 29, 1865, a defiant and unrelenting opponent of oppression, an indefatigable and uncompromising proponent of the southern cause, a martyr to the effectiveness and influence of the printed word.
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Dedicated by the
Virginia Press Association
1951
Erected 1951 by Virginia Press Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1865.
Location. 37° 0.144′ N, 76° 18.578′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. It is on Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fortress Monroe near the entrance to the Casemate Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lieutenant John Trout Greble (here, next to this marker); Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (here, next to this marker); Confinement of Jefferson Davis (a few
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Other markers no longer nearby. 14 Pounder James Rifle (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Eprouvette Mortar (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
2. Marker in Fort Monroe
Marker can be seen here to the left of the door.
1. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
3. Casemate Cell Room
John Mitchel was confined in a casemate similar to the one in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,155 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
