Pemberville in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Captain Elihu H. Mason
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 4, 2021
1. Captain Elihu H. Mason Marker
September 24, 1896
In memory of Elihu H. Mason, one of the first six Medal of Honor recipients. Mason, a resident of Pemberville, Ohio was enlisted in the 21st Ohio Infantry. During the Civil War Mason was involved in Andrews Raid. The raid began April 12, 1862 when 18 Union soldiers crossed into enemy territory. Once in Big Shanty (now Kennesaw), Georgia, the Raiders captured a locomotive (The General) and two box cars. The raiders headed north for 100 miles, tearing up tracks and cutting telegraph lines along the way, disrupting Confederate supply lines. Along the way, another engine (The Texas) began to chase the raiders. About 18 miles out of Chattanooga the General lost steam and the raiders fled, but were later captured. Mason was among the prisoners that were later released. For his actions he was awarded the nations highest military award by President Lincoln himself. Later Mason fought the Battle of Chickamauga and once again was captured. After Mason returned home from the war he became a member of Pemberville's town council in 1894. After a few months de being very ill with cancer of the stomach Mason died in 1896.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1862.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pemberville Town Hall and Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodinghausen Point (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cross (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pemberville (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Pemberville (approx. ¼ mile away); Freedom Post 183 WWI Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Freedom Post 183 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Freedom Post 183 WWII & Korea Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pemberville.
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 4, 2021
2. Captain Elihu H. Mason Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 4, 2021
3. Captain Elihu H. Mason Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 4, 2021
4. Captain Elihu H. Mason Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
