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Portland Area

Morgan's Raid – Buffington Island
On State Route 124 at Portland OH
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    Four-acre park commemorates the only significant Civil War battle fought in Ohio. Here on July 19, 1863, Union cavalry finally caught up with and defeated a Confederate cavalry column under John Hunt Morgan. Morgan had been raiding in Indiana and Southern Ohio and was headed for safety on the other side of the Ohio River. About half of Morgan’s men were captured here. Some later crossed the Ohio. Morgan himself with his few remaining men continued north in Ohio. The Confederate raider was soon caught and imprisoned in Columbus. Three future presidents — Garfield, McKinley and Hayes — were all involved in this battle. Monument and interpretive signs on site.
   Open daylight hours. Free.

Fremont

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont OH 43420-2796
419-332-2081
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    Two buildings, the Hayes home and a museum, make up the Presidential Center devoted to the 19th president. Hayes fought in the thick of the Civil War, attaining a brevet major general rank. He was wounded five times. The museum collections offers objects related to his wartime service. Open Monday-Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday noon–5 pm. $10.50/adult covers home and museum.

Carrollton

McCook House
West side of the public square, Carrollton OH 44615
330-627-3345
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    Home to the “Fighting McCooks,” so-called because of the family’s contributions to the Union war effort. A total of 14 members of the family fought with five serving as generals. Four died in the conflict. The restored home includes exhibits about the family and their wartime contributions. Open Friday and Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Closed Friday other times. $3/adult.

Bowling  Green

American Civil War Museum of Ohio
123 E Court St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-352-0209
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   Exhibits and a video emphasize Ohio’s role in the Civil War. Battle dioramas, artifacts and exhibits on naval operations, prisoners of war, medicine and the common soldier are highlights. See the museum website for after-hour programs. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 am–5 pm and Saturday 10 am–5 pm. $4.

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