Quarrying on a large scale ended in 1908 but stone continued to be mined from time to time.įor more information, explore the history section of this web site. It included a school, tavern and post office. During the quarry operation, a village for approximately 150 people was constructed. Despite large crowds and many improvements, this resort closed in 1906.Īn existing quarry on the island was enlarged in 1901 to produce limestone for breakwaters in Cleveland, Lorain, Cedar Point and other locations.
The second resort opened in 1904, using the same name. This resort closed in 1897 due to an unfortunate accident and a fire that destroyed the large pavilion. In 1894, the Johnson’s Island Pleasure Resort Company leased twenty acres of land from Leonard B. There were two resorts on the island at different times. Pleasure Resorts and Quarry OperationĪ comprehensive history of the island must include the Pleasure Resorts and the Quarry operation. For more information, explore the historysection of this web site. The maximum number of prisoners at any one time was about 3224 in January, 1864. Others confined there were a small number of privates, bushwhackers, guerrillas, and citizens suspected of disloyalty to the Union. Twenty-six were either generals or officers who became generals during or after their imprisonment. During the 40 months of its existence, approximately 10,000 men were processed into the stockade on Johnson’s Island. 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. Sketch of Prisoner of War Stockade made by prisoner for autograph book of Confederate Captain C. The Civil War section also includes POW letters and autograph books. This web site provides listings of Confederate prisoners of war and Union guard garrison, the history of Johnson’s Island, and information on visiting the island and POW cemetery which overlooks Sandusky Bay in Lake Erie. Welcome to the Home Page of the Johnson’s Island Preservation Society for Ohio’s most significant Civil War site.
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