List of Ohio's American Civil War generals facts for kids

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Ohio played a very important role during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Many people from Ohio, including officers, politicians, and soldiers, joined the Union effort. A small number also fought for the Confederacy.

Ohio's Union Heroes: Generals and Leaders

Lt.Gen. U.S. Grant, a famous Union general from Ohio.

During the Civil War, a "general" was a high-ranking military leader. Many generals and admirals (navy leaders) were either born in Ohio or lived there when they joined the Union Army or Union Navy. Some were also buried in Ohio after the war.

Here is a list of some of these important leaders from Ohio who served the Union:

Ohioans Who Fought for the Confederacy

Maj.Gen. Bushrod Johnson, an Ohioan who became a Confederate general.

Even though Ohio was a Union state, a few people from Ohio chose to fight for the Confederate States Army. These individuals also became generals.

Here are some Ohioans who served as generals for the Confederacy:

• Charles Clark
• Robert H. Hatton
• Bushrod Johnson
• Philip N. Luckett
• Daniel H. Reynolds
• Roswell S. Ripley
• Otho F. Strahl

See also

• Ohio in the American Civil War
• List of American Civil War generals (Union)
• List of American Civil War brevet generals (Union)
• List of American Civil War generals (Confederate)