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Remarkable Ohio - Ovid Wellford Smith Expand
 
 
July 28, 2011
07-28-2011
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The Ohio Historical Markers identify, commemorate and honor the important people, places and events that have contributed to the state's rich history.

Ovid Wellford Smith, at 16, enlisted as James Smith in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and volunteered for the famous Andrews Raid to destroy Confederate supply lines. The raiders captured "The General" locomotive at Big Shanty, Georgia, on April 12, 1862. Although Smith did not actually participate, he was equally recognized and received the Medal of Honor, July 6, 1864.
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00:00:05Civil War Veteran Ovid Wellford Smith is buried here
00:00:09in Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus.
00:00:12At the age of 16, he enlisted under the name James Smith
00:00:16in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and volunteered
00:00:21for the famous Andrews Raid in an attempt
00:00:24to destroy Confederate supply lines.
00:00:27The raiders captured "The General" locomotive
00:00:29at Big Shanty, Georgia, on April 12, 1862.
00:00:34Although he was captured before the raid,
00:00:36Smith was equally recognized
00:00:38and received the Medal of Honor on July 6, 1864.
Note : Transcripts are compiled from uncorrected captions
 
 
 
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