In memory of Jacob Parrott : Marker #2-33
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N 40° 38.686 W 083° 35.270
17T E 281183 N 4502544
Just east of downtown Kenton on SR 309, in front of the Grove Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM10KC
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2006
Views: 30
Jacob Parrott who is buried here. Born July 17, 1843 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Died December 22, 1908. At 18 he enlisted in Company K, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was the youngest member of the famous Andrews Raid. The raiders seized "The General" locomotive at Big Shanty, Georgia, April 12, 1862. Captured and later exchanged, Parrott was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor, March 25, 1863.
Marker Number: 2-33
County: Hardin
Significance of Location: Person
Bicentenial Mark: no
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
Website address: Not listed
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