Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George V. Kelley

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

1. George V. Kelley Marker

Inscription. Captain, Company A, 104th Ohio Infantry

Born March 23, 1843, Massillon, Ohio. Died Denver, Colorado, November 4, 1905. Buried Riverside Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Date of issue: 13 February 1865. Battle of Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864 Citation: "Capture of flag supposed to be of Cheatham's Corps (C.S.A.)." From April 25, 1861 to August 18, 1861 he was a member of the 13th Ohio Infantry, Co. E. On July 23, 1862 he mustered in the 104th Ohio Infantry, Company A, became a company commander August 23, 1862. During the war he served in 18 engagements. On June 17, 1865 he mustered out. Several years after the war he re-entered the Army fighting in several Indian campaigns.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1864.

Location. 40° 47.724′ N, 81° 31.258′ W. Memorial is in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street Southeast and Tremont Avenue Souteast, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street Southeast. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 172 1st St SE, Massillon OH 44646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Amish Country

and in Greater Cleveland.

It is also 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: William R. Richardson (here, next to this marker); Robert Pinn (here, next to this marker); William Pittenger

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(here, next to this marker); Robert R Scott (here, next to this marker); Harold Glenn Epperson (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial Fountain (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial Fountain (a few steps from this marker); World War II U.S. Merchant Marine and Armed Guard Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massillon.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

2. George V. Kelley Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

3. George V. Kelley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.