Two Vintage OHIO Postcards Johnson's Island Lake Erie Pavilion & Statue Sandusky

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Military Prison on Johnson’s Island History
The creation and administration of the Depot of Prisoners Of War, Johnson’s Island, Sandusky Bay, Ohio, is perhaps the most historically interesting part of the island’s colorful history. During the 40 months of its existence, approximately 10,000 captured confederate soldiers were processed into the stockade on Johnson’s Island. Most were Confederate officers. Twenty-six were either generals or officers who became generals during or after their imprisonment. Others confined there were a small number of privates, bushwhackers, guerrillas, and citizens suspected of disloyalty to the Union. The maximum number of prisoners at any one time was about 3224 in January, 1864.
The Pavilion, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, OH.
This RPPC is the second resort opened in 1904, using the same name. Despite large crowds and many improvements, this resort closed in 1906.
Confederate Monument, Johnson's Island.
This is a view of monument to Southern soldiers who died in prison at Johnson's Island. Plaque is dated 1910 and inscription states that the monument was placed by the UDC chapter in Cincinnati.