Carrollton in Carroll County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
“Fighting McCook” Home
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
1. Fighting McCook Home Marker
Built 1830 by Maj. Daniel McCook, Sr. Birthplace of four younger of his nine sons, eight of whom with the father served in the Civil War. All commissioned officers except one. Surg'n Latimer A.; Gen. George W.; Maj.-Gen. Robert L.; Maj.-Gen A. McDowell; Brig.-Gen. Daniel, Jr.; Maj.-Gen. Edwin S.;'Priv. Charles M.; Col. John J.
Erected 1937 by Local Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-65.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 40° 34.331′ N, 81° 5.236′ W. Marker is in Carrollton, Ohio, in Carroll County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street SW and South Lisbon Street (Route 332) on 2nd Street SW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 South Lisbon Street, Carrollton OH 44615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War (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
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More about this marker. Marker is affixed to the house, to the right of the front door.
Also see . . .
1. Daniel McCook House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. McCook House. Ohio History Connection website entry (Submitted on September 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Fighting McCooks. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022
2. “Fighting McCook” Home
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
3. Fighting McCook Home
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022
4. “Fighting McCook” Home Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,085 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 22, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 22, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 13, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
