Johnson's Island in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Johnson's Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 10, 2020
1. Johnson's Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance as an important depot for the confinement of Confederate prisoners of war during the Civil War, this Confederate cemetery, a contributing feature, contains the remains of more than 200 soldiers and sailors who died while imprisoned on the island.
Erected 1990 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 30.046′ N, 82° 43.811′ W. Marker is on Johnson's Island, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is at the intersection of Johnson's Island Causeway and Memorial Shoreway Drive, on the left when traveling south on Johnson's Island Causeway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lakeside Marblehead OH 43440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Stockade Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Johnson's Island Prison (a few steps from this marker); The Lookout (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson Island Monument
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Photographed By Craig Doda, October 10, 2020
2. Johnson's Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 10, 2020
3. Johnson's Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
