There’s A 2-Acre Civil War Cemetery That Used To Be A Confederate Prison In Ohio Called Camp Chase
Did you know there’s a Confederate cemetery hiding in Ohio’s capital city? Most people don’t. Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery was once a Confederate prison. Today, it’s a historic cemetery where more than 2,000 Confederate Prisoner’s of War are buried. As one of the few Civil War sites in Ohio, it’s unexpected, solemn, and worth a stop the next time you find yourself in central Ohio.

Address: 2900 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43204

Please note: There is no parking lot for the cemetery. Street parking is available, but you might have to park a block or two away.

Camp Chase was established in May of 1861. The camp was much larger than the cemetery and the entrance was on the National Road, four miles west of Columbus.

Camp Chase was also a training camp for Ohio soldiers, a parole camp, and a muster-out post.

If you know an Ohio history buff, this is one hidden gem you'll want to explore.
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For more historic hidden gems in Ohio, check out our previous article: Visit With Ghosts When You Stay At Ohio’s Historic Buxton Inn Which Dates Back To 1812.
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