Hilltop in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Confederate Cannonball
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 18, 2020
1. Confederate Cannonball Marker
fired at the Battle of
Vicksburg, MS. Feb. 3, 1863
Erected by Lt. Col. Herbert L. Snapps U.S. Army Ret.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 56.617′ N, 83° 4.55′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Hilltop. Memorial is on Sullivant Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 2260 Confederate Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); This Confederate Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Camp Chase (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camp Chase (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Chase (approx. 0.8 miles away); The National Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Maynard E. Sensenbrenner (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
