Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Lincoln Clem
"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
— Born August 13, 1851 in Newark, Ohio —
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
1. John Lincoln Clem Marker
A ten year old orphan, he enlisted in the Union army, being assigned to the 22nd Michigan Regiment. Decorated for valor at Shiloh (Pittsburgh Landing) and Chickamauga. Commissioned Second Lt. by President Grant.
Major General, U.S. Army, Retired
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1851.
Location. 40° 3.49′ N, 82° 24.144′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and North Park Place, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Located on the grounds of the Licking County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Courthouse Square, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); War Savings Stamps (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack On America (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Licking County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); In honor of Jerry McClain (about 400 feet away); Jewett Interurban Car Company (about 400 feet away); Canal Market District
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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
2. John Lincoln Clem Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
3. John Lincoln Clem Marker
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4. John Clem
“from a photograph from life, taken in Cincinnati”
In Pictorial History of the Civil War in the United States of America by Benson John Lossing, Vol. III, 1868, Page 141.
In Pictorial History of the Civil War in the United States of America by Benson John Lossing, Vol. III, 1868, Page 141.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 21, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
