Carrollton in Carroll County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
1. The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War Marker
Major Daniel McCook of Carrollton and his 9 sons and their cousins, the 5 sons of Dr. John McCook of Steubenville, won popular acclaim for their outstanding service in the United States Army an Navy.
“TRIBE OF DAN”
Maj. Daniel: mortally wounded at Buffington Island.
Maj Latimer: a surgeon.
Brig. Gen. George: early regimental commander
Midshipman John: died at sea.
Brig. Gen. Alexander: commander of the 20th Corps.
Brig. Gen. Daniel Jr.: mortally wounded at Kennesaw Mt.
Maj. Gen. Edwin: served under Grant and Sherman.
Pvt. Charles: killed at Bull Run.
Col. John: seriously wounded in Virginia.
“TRIBE OF JOHN”
Maj. Gen. Edward: captured Confederates behind the lines.
Brig. Gen. Anson: served with distinction in 3 battles and 2 campaigns.
Rev. Henry: a chaplain.
Marine Lt. Roderick: accepted the surrender of a Confederate regiment.
Lt. John: served when only 18 years old.
Erected 1966 by The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.
Location. 40°
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Fighting McCook” Home (here, next to this marker); The First Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrollton Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grand Tea Room (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carrollton.
Regarding The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War. Marker is next to the McCook home, which is open for tours during the summer months.
Also see . . .
1. McCook House Civil War Museum. Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Fighting McCooks. Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on December 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 16, 2014
2. The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War Marker
Tribe of John Side
Via Ohio History Central, circa unknown
3. An oil painting by Charles T. Webber titled "The Fighting McCook's" done in 1871.
The painting depicts members of the McCook Family who served in the Union Army during the Civil War and the pre-Civil War Navy.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
4. The McCook Home
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022
5. The Fighting McCooks Home
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022
6. The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,427 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 22, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 16, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 22, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on August 13, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
