Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Sultana Disaster

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 5, 2021

1. The Sultana Disaster Marker

Inscription. In Memory of the 73 men of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry who died as a result of the steamship “Sultana” blowing up on April 27, 1865 while returning 2,400 prisoners of war, on the Mississippi River. The result was the loss of over 1,800, the greatest maritime disaster in U.S. history. The 102nd Regiment was formed in Mansfield, Ohio and mustered in on September 6, 1862. This regiment lost the most men of any infantry regiment as a result of this disaster.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1812.

Location. 40° 45.371′ N, 82° 32.537′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. It can be reached from Mapledale Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Central Park, off Brinkerhoff Avenue, about 200 feet SW of the Blockhouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfield OH 44906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mansfields 135th Anniversary & Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); John Chapman (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this

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