Near Granville in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Major General Charles Griffin

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 21, 2006

1. Major General Charles Griffin Marker

Inscription. Located 100 yards southeast of this marker is the boyhood home of Major General Charles Griffin. Born in 1825, he graduated from West Point in 1847 and rose to prominence during the Civil War. Griffin fought in most of the major engagements of the war's eastern theater, including the first battle of Bull Run, the Seven Days battles, and the Wilderness campaign. While under his command, units from the Fifth Corps of the Army of the Potomac blocked the Confederate retreat at Appomattox, compelling surrender. In recognition of Griffin's service, General U.S. Grant designated him a "Surrender Commissioner" in charge of the capitulation of the rebel army. During Reconstruction, Griffin became the military governor of Texas and Louisiana, and was a vigorous advocate of the civil rights of newly freed slaves. He died during a yellow fever epidemic in Galveston, Texas in 1867.

Erected 1999 by a Neff family donation to the People of Granville, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 10-45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location.

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40° 4.14′ N, 82° 33.49′ W. Marker is near Granville, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is at the intersection of General Griffin Road, on the left when traveling east on General Griffin Road. Marker is at the entrance to the Raccoon International Golf Club. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3271 General Griffin Rd, Granville OH 43023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Fraternity House (approx. 1.8 miles away); An Early Center of Education / Educating Young Women (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Elias Gilman House / The Wee White House (approx. 1.9 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church of Granville (approx. 2 miles away); The Granville Academy / The Anti-Slavery Movement (approx. 2 miles away); Bolen Memorial Park (approx. 2 miles away); Founding of Granville, The Licking Company / The Granville Site, "The most eligible part" (approx. 2 miles away); Granville Opera House (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granville.

More about this marker. Marker has been moved about 200 feet ESE of its given location due to reconstruction of Ohio Route 37 as a limited access divided highway. The marker can still be seen from Ohio Route 37 but reaching it is now via an General Griffin Road, an access road to the golf club off Outville

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 21, 2006

2. Major General Charles Griffin Marker

Driveway behind marker is for the Raccoon International Golf Club.

Road to the west.

Regarding Major General Charles Griffin. Major Griffin's boyhood home is a private residence, screened from Ohio Route 37 by a row of trees. It is clearly visible and easily accessible from General Griffin Road where it ends and becomes a driveway to the golf club.

Also see . . .
1. Charles Griffin, General. Brief biography. Includes photograph. (Submitted on November 14, 2006.)

2. Letter from General Griffin to Governor Throckmorton, April 26, 1867. (Submitted on November 14, 2006.)
3. New York Times Obituary, September 16, 1867. (Submitted on November 14, 2006.)

Boyhood Home of Major General Charles Griffin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2007

3. Boyhood Home of Major General Charles Griffin

It is a private residence. A 2007 road widening project caused the removal of trees that hid it from view.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2010

4. Major General Charles Griffin Marker

Looking east, with Ohio Route 37 in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,186 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on September 26, 2022, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 15, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.