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Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site

Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site is a historic place in Danbury, Ottawa County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001514.

Danbury, Ottawa County, OhioListed March 27, 1975NRIS #75001514★ National Historic Landmark
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Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site

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What is Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site?

Johnson's Island is a 300-acre (120 ha) island in Sandusky Bay, located on the coast of Lake Erie, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the city of Sandusky, Ohio. It was the site of a prisoner-of-war camp for Confederate officers captured during the American Civil War. Initially, Johnson's Island was the only Union prison camp exclusively for Confederate officers but eventually it held privates, political prisoners, persons sentenced to court martial, and spies. Civilians who were arrested as guerrillas, or bushwhackers, were also imprisoned on the island. During its three years of operation, more than 15,000 men were incarcerated there.

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Listing details

Name
Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site
City
Danbury
County
Ottawa County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
March 27, 1975
NRIS reference number
75001514
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.49983, -82.73093
When was Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site listed on the National Register?

Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1975.

Where is Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site located?

Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site is located in Danbury, Ottawa County, Ohio at approximately 41.49983, -82.73093. See the map above.

Is Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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