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[Marker Front]:CONSTRUCTION
In 1861 it became apparent to Federal authorities that the war would not end quickly and plans were made for construction of prisons to permanently house thousands of Confederate prisoners. Lieutenant Colonel William…
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In 1861 the United States Army established a prisoner of war camp on Johnson's Island, approximately 1 mile south of this point. The camp, which housed captured Confederate officers, was maintained until 1865 when it was dismantled. The camp cemet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGV_the-keepers-house_Lakeside-Marblehead-OH.html
Built in 1822, this native limestone structure was the home of Benajah Wolcott, first keeper of the Marblehead Lighthouse (originally called the Sandusky Bay Light), and his second wife, Rachel Miller Wolcott. Benajah maintained the lighthouse fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGT_in-memory-of-mason-simonds-mingus_Lakeside-Marblehead-OH.html
[Marker Front]:
In memory ofMason, Simonds, & Mingus.Who fell near this placein battle with the Indians.Sept. 29, 1812.
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This Monument was erected in 1857 by Joshua R. Giddings
The land on which it stands was deeded in 1…