Connellsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel Johnson
Battle of Antietam
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2021
1. Samuel Johnson Marker
of Honor
Sept. 17, 1862
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 40° 1.068′ N, 79° 35.499′ W. Marker is in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. It can be reached from North Arch Street just north of West Crawford Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Connellsville Veterans Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 168 West Crawford Avenue, Connellsville PA 15425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veteran's Plaza Stage (here, next to this marker); Connellsville Area Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (a few steps from this marker); United States Post Office, Connellsville, Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Connellsville Canteen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edwin S. Porter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel William Crawford (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connellsville.
Also see . . .
1. Samuel Johnson Congressional Medal of Honor Citation.
Individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy two colors of the 1st Texas Rangers (C.S.A.), receiving in the act a severe wound.(Submitted on April 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Samuel Johnson (Find A Grave).
Continuing to serve in the 9th Pennsylvania Reserves through to the(Submitted on April 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)May 1863 Chancellorsville Campaign, on June 4, 1863 he was transferred to the 10th Veterans Reserve Corps. In December 1863 he was mustered into Company C, 17th United States Regular Infantry, and serve with that unit until August 1864, when he deserted.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 20212. Samuel Johnson Marker(looking west through Connellsville Veterans Plaza)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
