Confederate Cemetery – Johnson’s Island is a historic cemetery located in Whitehorse, Yukon. It is the final resting place for over 200 Confederate soldiers who were prisoners of war during the American Civil War. The cemetery is situated on Johnson’s Island, a small island in the middle of the Yukon River, and is accessible by boat or ferry.
The cemetery offers a peaceful and serene setting for visitors to pay their respects to the soldiers who lost their lives during the war. The graves are marked with simple headstones, each bearing the name, rank, and unit of the soldier. The cemetery is maintained by the local government and is open to the public year-round.
The history of Confederate Cemetery – Johnson’s Island dates back to 1864 when the island was used as a prisoner of war camp for Confederate soldiers. The harsh conditions and lack of medical care led to the deaths of many soldiers, who were buried on the island. In 1890, the United Daughters of the Confederacy erected a monument in the cemetery to honor the fallen soldiers.