Confederate Stockade Cemetery
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Johnson's Island Causeway, Marblehead OH 43440 Hours
About Confederate Stockade Cemetery
Confederate Stockade Cemetery on Johnson's Island is a somber but historically significant site. This well-maintained cemetery is the only remaining part of a Civil War prisoner-of-war camp that once stood on the island. Visitors can explore the over 200 marked graves, including those of unknown Confederate soldiers who perished during their captivity. Historical markers provide details about the prison camp and the harsh conditions the southern soldiers faced, including the challenge of enduring northern Ohio's brutal winters. A large statue, "The Lookout," stands as a Confederate guardian overlooking the hallowed grounds. Visitors have reported seeing other groups touring the cemetery, though it is not heavily visited. While access to the rest of the island is limited, the cemetery offers an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and hardships of the Civil War. For those interested in history, this is a meaningful stop that provides a poignant reminder of the realities of conflict.
Most Recent Reviews
August 2022
If you are into history this is one of the places to visit. I happen to have relatives that served in the C.S.A. and I have visited my great-great grandfather's grave in Asheville, NC so this was interesting to visit. Sad though.
August 2021
It was interesting and unexpected to find a Confederate cemetery on the shores of Lake Erie. It makes sense once you find out it was prison camp for Confederate soldiers.
October 2020
The grounds are well cared for and the story of the Confederate stockaid well told on the plackards inside the cemetery.
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