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"Morgan's Men" Here
(Marker Number: 625)

County: Clark
Location: Winchester, Courthouse lawn, US 60 & KY 627

Description: CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's cavalry first raided Kentucky July, 1862. Took Cynthiana but, faced by large USA forces, withdrew. Destroyed arms here on 19th and went to Richmond. On last raid, June 1864, after two battles at Mt. Sterling, they moved by here to Lexington and to Cynthiana where they met defeat on 12th and retreated to Virginia. See map on other side.

(Subjects: Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


"Morgan's Men" Here
(Marker Number: 627)

County: Mercer
Location: Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, US 68

Description: Shakers hid their horses as CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry came this way July 13, 1862. But he forbade command to trespass or molest Shakers out of respect for their religion. Grateful for this good treatment Shakers fed Morgan and his men magnificently as they retreated through here on Oct. 11, 1862 after Battle of Perryville. See map on other side.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Perryville, Battle of | Shakers)


1862 in Lawrenceburg
(Marker Number: 630)

County: Anderson
Location: Woodford St., Lawrenceburg, US 62

Description: CSA General J. H. Morgan's cavalry, on first Kentucky raid, here July 14, 1862; as threat to Frankfort. Went instead to Georgetown, took Cynthiana and Paris, returned to Tennessee. Raid covered 1000 miles, 17 towns taken, US stores destroyed. October 8, 1862, during Perryville battle, CSA Gen. E. Kirby Smith's men defeated US under Gen. J. W. Sill west of here. Map other side.

(Reverse) Map showing Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.

(Subjects: Civil War | Kirby Smith, E. | Morgan, John Hunt | Perryville, Battle of)


A Friend to Morgan
(Marker Number: 943)

County: Owen
Location: 12 mi. N. of Monterey, KY 325 & 355

Description: On his way south, escaping from a Union prison in Ohio, Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan stopped at home of J. J. Alexander, mile east, for food and rest during daylight hours, Nov. 30, 1863. Morgan had been captured, July 26, in NE Ohio at end of his third and his farthest north raid. Morgan made way to Tenn., where he organized, led another raid into Ky., 1864.

(Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt)


A Masterful Retreat
(Marker Number: 568)

County: Clay
Location: 21/2 mi. S. of Manchester, KY 11

Description: Gen. George W. Morgan's Union forces occupied Cumberland Gap, June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9,000 men withdrew. They camped here Sept. 19-21, to perfect organization for march. Made fruitless supply search. Entire retreat to Ohio River, 200 miles, made in 16 days, despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders.

(Subjects: Civil War | Cumberland Gap | Morgan, George Washington | Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan's Raiders)


Bacon Creek Bridge
(Marker Number: 530)

County: Hart
Location: Bonnieville, US 31-W

Description: The L&N R.R. bridge near here, a main USA supply line between Louisville and Bowling Green, was destroyed by Confederate troops in late 1861. Before repairs were complete, Morgan's Raiders burned it Dec. 5, 1861. This act brought Morgan's daring to public eye. A year later Morgan again burned the trestle and stockade, taking 93 prisoners of 91st Ill. Vol.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Barren County, 1798
(Marker Number: 1255)

County: Barren
Location: Courthouse lawn, US 31-E, 68, Glasgow

Description: Taken from parts of Green and Warren counties. Glasgow, county seat, was founded in 1799. County received name from the "barrens" or prairies of this region. Early explorers and settlers came through this area. In Civil War, first two of Morgan's Raids moved through here, 1862. The CSA invasion of Kentucky under Gen. Braxton Bragg entered here, 1862.

(Subjects: Bragg, Braxton | Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Battle of Cynthiana
(Marker Number: 109)

County: Harrison
Location: 300-400 ft. S. of US 27, 62, bridge

Description: Here Colonel John Hunt Morgan defeated Federal forces and captured the town July 18, 1862. On June 12, 1864, Morgan, as Brigadier General, was defeated here by Federal General Stephen Burbridge.

(Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt)


Battle of Green River Bridge
(Marker Number: 89)

County: Taylor
Location: 9 mi. S. of Campbellsville, Bypass on Old KY 55

Description: Here on July 4, 1863, Confederates of Morgan's Brigade under Colonel A. R. Johnson attacked entrenched position of Federal forces under Colonel O. H. Moore. They were repulsed eight times.

(Subjects: Civil War | Johnson, Adam R. | Morgan, John Hunt)


Battle-June 8, 1864
(Marker Number: 628)

County: Montgomery
Location: Mt. Sterling, US 460

Description: Early this day CSA forces under Gen. John H. Morgan on his tragic last raid attacked Union camp here under Capt. Edward Barlow. CSA took 380 prisoners and material. $59,000 taken from Farmers' Bank. Leaving a force here under Col. H. L. Giltner, Morgan moved west with 2nd Brigade. Next morning CSA driven out. Joined by Morgan, took Lexington next day. See map.

(Subjects: Civil War | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


Battle-June 9, 1864
(Marker Number: 629)

County: Montgomery
Location: Mt. Sterling, W. on US 60

Description: CSA took Mt. Sterling on previous day. Early on 9th US forces under General S. G. Burbridge attacked CSA under Col. R. M. Martin camped on Camargo Pike. Col. H. L. Giltner brought CSA force from Levee Road, but both driven through city. CSA counterattacked, but was repulsed. Heavy loss on both sides. Morgan joined them and took Lexington next day. See map other side.

(Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


Bear Wallow
(Marker Number: 698)

County: Barren
Location: US 31-E at Hart Co. line, Bear Wallow

Description: On CSA invasion of Kentucky, resulting in battle of Perryville, General Leonidas Polk's wing moved thru here, September 16, 1862, to attack USA troops at Munfordville. Two of Kentucky raids by CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry routed thru here, July 10 and December 25, 1862. On second raid, skirmish here failed to retard the CSA. See map other side.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Polk, Leonidas K.)


Ben Johnson House
(Marker Number: 1686)

County: Nelson
Location: 1003 North Third St., US 31-E, Bardstown

Description: Well-known representative and state senator Ben Johnson (1858-1950) was born and lived most of his life here. This native son was a member of Congress for 20 consecutive years and served on Ky. Highway Commission under 4 administrations. The house was built in 1856 for Ben's father, William Johnson, who was state senator and lieutenant governor of Kentucky. Over.

(Reverse) Confederate Flag Raising - Nancy Johnson, mother of Ben Johnson, was a member of the committee to select flag of the Confederacy. The one chosen, designed by Nicola Marschall, was unfurled here in 1861 before some 5,000 people. Gen. John Hunt Morgan, escaping from northern prison, stayed here overnight. The house listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1979. Over.

(Subjects: Artists | Morgan, John Hunt | National Register of Historic Places)


Bristow, The Soldier-Birthplace
(Marker Number: 1355)

County: Todd
Location: South Main St., Elkton, KY 181

Description: Benjamin Helm Bristow, 1832-1896, Federal officer and staunch Unionist during secession. Active recruiter of 25th Volunteer Militia, of which he was Lt. Col., and 8th Ky. Cavalry, which he served as Col. At Fort Donelson and Shiloh battles, 1862. A leader in capture of Morgan and raiders, 1863. Elected state senate while still in field, 1863. Over.

(Reverse) Bristow, the Lawyer - Practiced law here until 1858. (See over for military career.) From 1866-70, US attorney for district of Kentucky. First US Solicitor General, 1870-72. As Secretary of Treasury, 1874-76, exposed frauds in "Whiskey Ring" operating in mid-west. In 1876, lost Republican presidential nomination to Rutherford B. Hayes. Leading member Ky. Bar Assn. until 1878, when he moved to New York.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Morgan, John Hunt | Shiloh, Battle of)


Camp Charity
(Marker Number: 506)

County: Nelson
Location: 7 mi. E. of Bardstown, US 62

Description: Named by Lexington Rifles, under John Hunt Morgan, who camped here Sept. 1861. Friendly people took no pay for food. With additional recruits, horses and supplies they joined Confederates at Green River September 30. The Rifles were mustered in as Second Cavalry Regiment, Ky. Volunteers, CSA, which developed into a Division, renowned as "Morgan's Raiders."

(Subjects: Camps | Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Captured and Burned
(Marker Number: 748)

County: Hardin
Location: 9 mi. S. of Elizabethtown, US 31-W

Description: On second Kentucky raid CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry came from Glasgow to Hammonville, Dec. 25, 1862. Next day sent some to Bacon Creek and others to Nolin to take stockades and burn trestles, both places. At Nolin, two miles west, 76 Union men taken prisoners and paroled. Stockades and trestles burned both places. Railroad out of use for critical time. See map.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Cave City Raid
(Marker Number: 1489)

County: Barren
Location: Public Park, KY 70, Cave City

Description: CSA General John Hunt Morgan and a company of troops arrived here, May 11, 1862. They seized a train reported to be carrying some of Morgan's men captured at Lebanon, Tenn. Instead, it carried railroad employees whom he released. Morgan burned the train; later detained a second one carrying passengers. Among them were two officers of the command of Col. Frank Wolford, USA.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Civil War Robbery
(Marker Number: 1331)

County: Montgomery
Location: Main & Bank Sts., Mt. Sterling

Description: In this building is the Farmers Bank vault, which was robbed of $60,000 as "Morgan's Raiders" were on their last raid through Kentucky. Later the night of June 8, 1864, several of Morgan's men went to the house of J. O. Miller, cashier, and took the vault key from him. The money was never recovered. It was believed it went to Confederate cause. See over.

(Reverse) Bank Sues - In 1866, a civil suit was filed in Anderson Co. by Farmers Bank against Lt. J. F. Witherspoon. The bank was awarded a judgment of $59,057.33 for damages. On appeal, Witherspoon found not liable. Court of Appeals said that under laws of war robbery was not unlawful. Furthermore, there was no proof Witherspoon more guilty than any other in Morgan's command. Over.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan's Raiders)


Columbia-Union Presbyterian Church
(Marker Number: 2243)

County: Adair
Location: 304 Burkesville St., Columbia

Description: Active Presbyterian congregations formed early in the county’s settlement:1803 on Col. Casey’s farm & 1827 in Columbia. Church was built in 1857 and has had continuous services ever since. County and city congregations merged in 1912. Columbia-Union Presbyterian Church became the official name in 1925. Over

(Reverse) The original sanctuary’s slave balcony was removed in 1885. Civil War involvement includes bullet molds found in the attic, a steeple/ lookout to watch for rebel raiders, and doors that were used as stretchers for the wounded in a skirmish with John Hunt Morgan’s troops in 1863. Limestone steps are original.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Presbyterian Church | Slavery)


Confederate Raids
(Marker Number: 706)

County: Taylor
Location: Campbellsville, Courthouse lawn, US 68

Description: General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, returning from second Kentucky raid, here, Dec. 31, 1862. Took supplies. Went on to Tenn. On raid Union's rail supply line wrecked and $2,000,000 property destroyed. Morgan thru here again after three-hour battle at Tebb's Bend, July 4, 1863. Continued raid into Indiana to NE Ohio, where captured, July 26th. See map other side.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Confederate Raids
(Marker Number: 707)

County: Adair
Location: Columbia, Courthouse lawn, KY 61, 80

Description: General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, returning from second Kentucky raid, passed here on way back to Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1863. On raid, Union's rail supply line wrecked and $2,000,000 property destroyed. July 3, 1863, Morgan here again drove out small USA force. On July 8, at Brandenburg, crossed river into Indiana. Captured in NE Ohio, July 26. See map over.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Confederates Here
(Marker Number: 674)

County: Nelson
Location: Bardstown, Courthouse lawn, US 62, 150

Description: On CSA invasion, Bragg's army of 28,000 camped here, September 20 to October 3, 1862. Moved to Harrodsburg, then met Buell's Union army in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8. CSA Gen. John H. Morgan, on raid, camped here, Dec. 29, 1862. On a later raid, July 6, 1863, Morgan delayed here by night-long skirmish with 25 Union cavalrymen. See map on other side.

(Subjects: Bardstown | Bragg, Braxton | Buell, Don Carlos | Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Perryville, Battle of)


Courthouse Burned
(Marker Number: 585)

County: Marion
Location: Lebanon, Courthouse lawn, US 68

Description: Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months; twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union acccident. See map on reverse side. July 5, 1863, clerk's office at Lebanon was burned by Morgan to destroy treason indictments against some of his men. All the county records were destroyed.

(Subjects: Civil War | Courthouses Burned | Morgan, John Hunt)


CSA at Paris, 1862
(Marker Number: 696)

County: Bourbon
Location: Paris, Courthouse lawn, US 27, 68

Description: Gen. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry on first Kentucky raid after its Cynthiana victory came to Paris, July 18, 1862. Citizens group had held out for days but surrendered. Warned of Union force nearby, CSA escaped pursuit, returned to Tenn. Paris occupied, Sept. 1862, during Confederate threat north. Capital at Frankfort, Georgetown, Lexington also held. See map over.

(Subjects: Capitals | Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


CSA Gens. Morgan USA
(Marker Number: 648)

County: Morgan
Location: West Liberty, Main St., US 460

Description: General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio River. Camped here Sept. 24-25, 1862. Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, after two battles in Mt. Sterling met defeat at Cynthiana June 12, 1864. They moved through here on retreat to Va. Map on other side.

(Subjects: Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, George Washington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


Death of a Morgan
(Marker Number: 543)

County: Marion
Location: Lebanon, US 68

Description: Lt. Thomas Morgan, 19, one of four brothers then in Morgan's Raiders under another brother, Gen. John Hunt Morgan, was killed near here July 5, 1863 as he led an attack on Union forces in the depot at Lebanon. He died in his brother Calvin's arms as the Union troops surrendered. He was reinterred in the Lexington Cemetery in 1868 where this Morgan family rests.

(Subjects: Civil War | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt)


Elizabethtown Battle
(Marker Number: 1116)

County: Hardin
Location: Elizabethtown, at Cemetery, US 31-W, 62

Description: Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan on his second raid into Kentucky, with 3,900 men, was met by 652 Union troops under Lt. Col. H. S. Smith, Dec. 27, 1862. Object of raid was destruction of L&N R.R., main artery for USA troop movement south. Morgan surrounded town and placed artillery on the cemetery hill. Elizabethtown garrison was destroyed. Federals surrendered.

(Subjects: Civil War | Louisville and Nashville Railroad | Morgan, John Hunt)


First Kentucky Cavalry
(Marker Number: 684)

County: Casey
Location: Liberty, Courthouse lawn, Near US 127

Description: Casey County, home of one-third of this Union regiment and of its commanders Col. Frank L. Wolford and Col. Silas Adams. Others came from eight nearby Ky. counties. Recruited July 1861, trained at Camp Dick Robinson. Saw active service from Wildcat Mt. battle, Oct. 19, 1861, until mustered out, Dec. 31, 1864. Became famous for skill and daring. See over.

(Reverse) 1st Ky. Cav. - Efficient in battle, infantry as well as cavalry. Unsurpassed in fighting guerrillas and scouting. In Mill Springs, Perryville and Lebanon (Tenn.) battles and scores of other engagements. Led pursuit of CSA Bragg's retreat, Oct. 1862. First Kentucky was at surrender of John Hunt Morgan, Ohio, July 1863. Later that year in East Tenn. and Sherman's Atlanta campaign, 1864.

(Subjects: Camps | Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A.
(Marker Number: 1861)

County: Scott
Location: Georgetown courthouse square, Main St.

Description: A close associate of brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan, Duke provided tactics, discipline, and spirit, major elements of success of famous 2nd Ky. Cavalry. Wounded in battle twice, 1862; captured July 1863 in Ind.-Ohio raid; exchanged August 1864. After Morgan's death, Basil Duke appointed to command brigade. Later led part of the escort for Jefferson Davis in April-May 1865.

(Reverse) Basil W. Duke (1838-1916) - Scott County native Basil Duke-attorney, politician, and author-is most noted for Civil War service to Confederacy. Admitted to bar in 1858, he began law practice in St. Louis. After Civil War he settled in Louisville. Elected to Ky. House of Rep. Duke led powerful railroad lobby and was bitter enemy of Wm. Goebel. Writings include History of Morgan's Cavalry. Buried Lexington.

(Subjects: Books | Civil War | Confederate Army | Davis, Jefferson | Morgan, John Hunt)


Georgetown Raided
(Marker Number: 701)

County: Scott
Location: Georgetown, Courthouse lawn, KY 227

Description: CSA Gen. John H. Morgan, on Kentucky raid here, July 15, 1862, camped two days. Destroyed rail bridges, USA stores, dispersed Home Guards. On 17th defeated USA at Cynthiana. Started back to Tenn. On last raid, Morgan was here, July 10, 1864, after taking Lexington. On 12th CSA met defeat at Cynthiana and retreated to Virginia. See map on other side.

(Subjects: Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Georgetown College | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt)


Grace United Church of Christ
(Marker Number: 1531)

County: Kenton
Location: 819 Willard St., Covington

Description: Organized as a Reformed Church and German-language day school. Cornerstone laid July 13, 1862. Victorian Gothic church second oldest in Covington still used by founding congregation. Dedicated Palm Sunday, 1863. Construction interrupted when this area was threatened by Morgan's Raiders. Name of Grace Reformed Church adopted during war in 1918.

(Subjects: Germans | Morgan, John Hunt)


Home of Thomas Hines
(Marker Number: 769)

County: Warren
Location: 1210 Fairview Ave., at cemetery entrance, Bowling Green

Description: Capt. Thomas Henry Hines enlisted in the Confederate Army, 1861. With Brig. Gen John H. Morgan, 1862-63. Captured, July '63, in Ohio with Morgan. Led escape from Federal prison, Nov. '63. Leader of northwest conspiracy '64. Termed most dangerous man of Confederacy. Ky. Court of Appeals, 1878-98. Born Butler Co., 1838; lived here. Buried Fairview Cemetery, 1898.

(Subjects: Confederate Army | Morgan, John Hunt)


Independence Day-1863
(Marker Number: 605)

County: Taylor
Location: 9 mi. S. of Campbellsville, Bypass on old KY 55

Description: Morgan's Raiders, on way to Ohio, July 4, 1863, approached 200 USA Mich. Inf. under Col. O. H. Moore intrenched here. Morgan demanded surrender. Moore replied Fourth of July no day to entertain such a proposition. Eight CSA assaults repulsed in 3-hour battle, 36 CSA killed, 45 wounded. 6 USA killed, 23 wounded. Morgan bypassed and moved on after significant delay.

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


Jerome Clarke ("Sue Mundy")
(Marker Number: 540)

County: Jefferson
Location: 18th & Broadway, Louisville

Description: Born in Franklin, Kentucky, 1844, Jerome Clarke enlisted in Company B, Fourth Regiment, Kentucky Confederate Orphan Brigade, 1861. Captured at Fort Donelson, he escaped from Camp Morton. Clarke saw action at Chickamauga and then became one of "Morgan's men." After Morgan's death, this Confederate raider became notorious as woman marauder "Sue Mundy." Over.

(Reverse)"Sue Mundy" Executed - Jerome Clarke, 20, was captured in March 1865, and tried and convicted for guerrilla activities as Sue Mundy. He claimed to have been operating as a Confederate soldier rather than a lawless guerrilla. In the block bounded by Broadway, Magazine, 17th and 18th streets, Clarke was hanged on March 15, 1865. A crowd of several thousand witnessed his death. See over.

(Subjects: Camps | Civil War | Forts and Stations | Morgan, John Hunt | Sue Mundy)


John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864)
(Marker Number: 1809)

County: Fayette
Location: Fayette Co. Courthouse, Lexington

Description: Known as the "Thunderbolt of the Confederacy," Morgan was born in Huntsville, Alabama; in 1831 moved to Lexington. After attending Transylvania, he fought in the Mexican War. In Lexington, he prospered as owner of hemp factory and woolen mill. Morgan organized Lexington Rifles Infantry, 1857; later led them to aid Confederacy. See over.

(Reverse) John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864) - Leading cavalry raids behind the enemy lines, General J. H. Morgan disrupted Union supplies and communications. For southerners, he was the ideal romantic hero. Captured in Indiana-Ohio raid, he escaped and was killed in Greeneville, Tennessee, September 4, 1864. Buried in Lexington Cemetery. Morgan became a courageous symbol of the Lost Cause.

(Subjects: Cemeteries | Hemp | Lexington | Mexican War | Morgan, John Hunt | Transylvania University)


L & N Bridge in Civil War
(Marker Number: 1296)

County: Bullitt
Location: KY 61 at crossing of Salt River, near Shepherdsville

Description: Destroyed three times by CSA. Partially razed on Sept. 7, 1862, by troops under Col. John Hutcheson. During the occupation of Shepherdsville, Sept. 28, Braxton Bragg's troops again destroyed it, but new bridge was up by Oct. 11. After Battle of Elizabethtown, Dec. 27, John Hunt Morgan's men moved along tracks, destroying everything on way to trestle works at Muldraugh's Hill.

(Subjects: Bragg, Braxton | Civil War | Louisville and Nashville Railroad | Morgan, John Hunt | Railroads)


Lexington Cemetery
(Marker Number: 1550)

County: Fayette
Location: US 421, West Main St., Lexington

Description: Incorporated in 1849, Lexington Cemetery was laid out as a natural landscape park. Both Confederate and Union soldiers are buried in this cemetery. Towering over Henry Clay's grave is a 120-foot monument surmounted by his statue. Other noted men, including James Lane Allen, John C. Breckinridge, and John Hunt Morgan, interred here. Presented by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission.

(Subjects: Breckinridge, John Cabell | Cemeteries | Civil War | Clay, Henry | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt)


Louisville and Nashville Railroad
(Marker Number: 1350)

County: Jefferson
Location: 10th and Broadway, Louisville

Description: Chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly, March 5, 1850. First track was laid near here in July, 1855. First train ran in August, 1855. First passenger station dedicated at 9th and Broadway in 1858. From it in 1859 ran first through train from Louisville to Nashville. During Civil War L & N was Western sector's only North-South rail link, a vital part of Union supply route. Used by Generals Grant and Sherman to move men and supplies as Union rolled deeper into South. It was prime target for marauding Confederate units. Gen. John Hunt Morgan raided extensively along its tracks and bridges. But despite difficulties the railroad continued to operate.

(Reverse) L & N Expansion

First Train

  • 1859: Louisville to Nashville (Map showing 1867 Memphis expansion)
  • 1872: Birmingham, Montgomery
  • 1880: New Orleans, St. Louis, Pensacola, Mobile
  • 1881: Cincinnati
  • 1902: Knoxville
  • 1905: Atlanta
  • 1957: Paducah, Chattanooga
  • 1969: Chicago


    • (Subjects: Civil War | Grant, Ulysses S. | Louisville and Nashville Railroad | Morgan, John Hunt | Sherman, William T.)


    Morgan at Midway
    (Marker Number: 516)

    County: Woodford
    Location: US 62 at railroad, Midway

    Description: Taking 300 abandoned USA horses and mules at Versailles, Morgan's Raiders came here July 15, 1862. Advised of troop train approach from Frankfort he had tracks torn up and howitzers set. Train warned and returned to Frankfort. Morgan took telegraph line and coaxed train at Lexington to come on but it turned back. He and his men reached Georgetown that evening.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan's Raiders)


    Morgan House
    (Marker Number: 3)

    County: Fayette
    Location: 201 N. Mill St., Lexington

    Description: Home of John Hunt Morgan, "Thunderbolt of the Confederacy." Born Huntsville, Alabama, June 1, 1825. Killed Greeneville, Tennessee, September 4, 1864. Lieutenant, Kentucky Volunteers in Mexican War 1846-1847. Major General, C.S.A., 1861-1864.

    (Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan Inducted-CSA
    (Marker Number: 1235)

    County: Hart
    Location: US 31-W & KY 88

    Description: On site, 1200 feet west, stood the church, his headquarters, where Gen. John Hunt Morgan and 84 of his men were formally sworn in, October 27, 1861, as the Second Cavalry Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers, CSA. Formerly part of the Lexington Rifles, they joined Confederates at Green River, and their daring exploits earned them the sobriquet "Morgan's Raiders."

    (Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan's Raiders)


    Morgan Raiders' Camp
    (Marker Number: 567)

    County: Rowan
    Location: 1 mi. E. of Licking River, Farmers, US 60

    Description: On last tragic raid, the fourth into Kentucky, Morgan's Raiders took Mt. Sterling, then lost it, took Lexington and June 11, 1864 took Cynthiana. Next day USA men under Brig. General S. G. Burbridge dispersed raiders. Morgan then retreated through Flemingsburg and camped here June 12. He and his men returned to Virginia, but never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan's Raiders | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's First Raid
    (Marker Number: 524)

    County: Monroe
    Location: Tompkinsville, KY 63, 100

    Description: July 9, 1862, Morgan's Raiders, coming from Tenn. on first raid into Ky., attacked force of 9th Pa. Cav. at USA garrison. Raiders captured 30 of retreating enemy and destroyed tents and stores. They took 20 wagons, 50 mules, 40 horses, sugar and coffee supplies. At Glasgow they burned supplies, then went north, raiding 16 other towns before returning to Tenn.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan's First Raid
    (Marker Number: 677)

    County: Pulaski
    Location: Somerset, Library lawn

    Description: CSA General John H. Morgan's first Kentucky raid covered 1,000 miles, July 4 to July 28, 1862-24 days. Left Tenn. with 900 men, returned with 1200, captured 17 towns, 300 horses, destroyed Union supplies. Here, July 21, Morgan took over telegraph line and countermanded USA orders to pursue. Destroyed commissary stores, wagons, arms. Moved on to Monticello. See map.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan's First Raid
    (Marker Number: 626)

    County: Wayne
    Location: Monticello, N. of city limits, KY 90, 92

    Description: On first Kentucky raid CSA Gen. John H. Morgan with 900 cavalry went as far north as Cynthiana. Returned via Paris, Winchester, Richmond, Somerset, then here on July 22, 1862. See map other side. Next day moved toward Livingston, Tenn. Morgan was gone 24 days on this raid, traveling 1,000 miles, raiding 17 towns and destroying USA supplies and arms found there.

    (Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan's First Raid
    (Marker Number: 733)

    County: Woodford
    Location: US 60, 62, Versailles

    Description: On first Kentucky raid CSA Gen. John H. Morgan with 900 cavalry in Lawrenceburg July 14, 1862; came here that night. Sent out scouts in all directions and took 300 USA horses and mules. Next day moved to Georgetown, then to Cynthiana, after which returned to Tennessee. See map on other side. On raid Morgan covered 1,000 miles in 24 days, raiding 17 towns.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan's Headquarters
    (Marker Number: 602)

    County: Meade
    Location: Brandenburg, KY 228

    Description: This house, built 1832, owned in 1863 by Col. Robert Buckner, War of 1812 veteran, was headquarters, July 7-8, of CSA General J. H. Morgan. Raiders crossing river on captured steamers interrupted as US gunboat Elk arrived. They exchanged fire and then Elk retired, ammunition exhausted. After crossing river, CSA burned steamer Alice Dean. Hulk at river bottom to the west.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Steamboats)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 621)

    County: Fleming
    Location: KY 11, W. of Flemingsburg

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 622)

    County: Pike
    Location: 4 mi. S. of US 460, US 119

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 623)

    County: Floyd
    Location: Prestonsburg, W. of Bridge, KY 114

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 624)

    County: Knott
    Location: Hindman, KY 80

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864. Moved through here. Took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, then took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on the 11th. Next day USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA. Morgan retreated, reaching Virginia June 20. See map other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 700)

    County: Johnson
    Location: Paintsville, South, US 23, 460

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 691)

    County: Mason
    Location: Mays Lick, US 68

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 692)

    County: Harrison
    Location: Claysville, US 62

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 693)

    County: Robertson
    Location: Mt. Olivet, US 62

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 694)

    County: Mason
    Location: Wedonia, KY 11, 24

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Last Raid
    (Marker Number: 695)

    County: Mason
    Location: Sardis, US 62

    Description: On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

    (Subjects: Burbridge, Stephen G. | Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Morgan's Second Raid
    (Marker Number: 705)

    County: Nelson
    Location: Boston, US 62

    Description: CSA Gen. John H. Morgan ordered Col. D. W. Chenault's regiment to burn the railroad trestle here, Dec. 29, 1862. This and destruction of two trestles at Muldraugh's Hill, the previous day, put L&N railroad, the main USA supply line, out of use for critical period. On 14-day Kentucky raid, Morgan destroyed $2,000,000 U.S. property, captured 1,877 USA troops. See map.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan's Second Raid
    (Marker Number: 525)

    County: Hardin
    Location: Elizabethtown at Cemetery, US 31-W

    Description: North of here Morgan's Raiders destroyed two of the most important L&N R.R. trestles Dec. 28, 1862, rendering line impassable for two months. Circling this area, they returned to Tenn. on Jan. 2, 1863. In eleven days they destroyed $2,000,000 of U.S. property, wrecked L&N line from Munfordville to Shepherdsville, and captured, then paroled, 1,877 prisoners.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan-on to Ohio
    (Marker Number: 529)

    County: Meade
    Location: Main St. at river, Brandenburg, KY 228

    Description: July 7, 1863, Morgan's CSA Cavalry arrived here, captured steamers John B. McCombs and Alice Dean. Next day they began crossing river. Indiana militia fired on them but fled under return fire. Alice Dean burned after crossing. Morgan went on to northeastern Ohio, where he surrendered July 26. Imprisoned at Columbus, Ohio, he escaped Nov. 24, returned south.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Steamboats)


    Morgan-on to Ohio
    (Marker Number: 515)

    County: Cumberland
    Location: Burkesville, Courthouse lawn, KY 61, 90

    Description: July 2, 1863, CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan crossed Cumberland River near here, brushing aside Union patrols on north bank. Morgan placed some troops in ambush one mile from here and drove Union forces back to camp at Marrowbone. Morgan crossed Kentucky, invading Indiana and on into Northeastern Ohio, where he surrendered July 26. He was imprisoned at Columbus, Ohio.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Morgan-on to Ohio
    (Marker Number: 1413)

    County: Bullitt
    Location: Near bridge crossing Salt River, KY 61

    Description: July 2, 1863, CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan began raid to prevent USA move to Tenn. and Va. Repulsed at Green River, July 4. Defeated a USA force at Lebanon, July 5. Moved through Bardstown, July 6. After night march, crossed here July 7. Rested troops few hours and proceeded to Brandenburg. Crossed to Indiana, July 8. He continued raid until captured in northeast Ohio, July 26.

    (Subjects: Bardstown | Lebanon, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Old Morrison
    (Marker Number: 1406)

    County: Fayette
    Location: Transylvania University campus, 3rd St., Lexington

    Description: An early Greek Revival design by Kentucky architect Gideon Shryock. Trustee and teacher Henry Clay guided construction supported by bequest of Col. James Morrison. Work on building slowed by cholera epidemic of 1833. Dedication was Nov. 4, 1833. Damaged by fire 1969. Morrison was rededicated May 9, 1971. See over.

    (Reverse) Transylvania Alumni - Jefferson Davis, John Hunt Morgan, Stephen F. Austin, Cassius M. Clay, Albert Sidney Johnston, James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., all were students here. Among past Transylvanians are two U.S. Vice-Presidents-Richard M. Johnson and John C. Breckinridge-50 U.S. Senators, 101 Representatives, three House Speakers, 36 Governors, and 34 Ambassadors. See over.

    (Subjects: Architects | Breckinridge, John Cabell | Cholera | Clay, Cassius M. | Clay, Henry | Davis, Jefferson | Johnson, Richard M. | Johnston, Albert Sidney | Morgan, John Hunt | Shryock, Gideon | Transylvania University)


    Old Pollard Inn
    (Marker Number: 798)

    County: Henry
    Location: 4 mi. N. of Pleasureville, US 421

    Description: Built c. 1790. Later a stage coach inn. James G. Blaine when teacher at Western Military Institute, Drennon Springs, 1850-51, frequent guest. He was later Congressman, Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, candidate for President in 1884. Gen. John H. Morgan and Capt. T. H. Hines, Confederate Raiders, found shelter here, Dec. 1, 1863, after escape from prison in Ohio.

    (Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt)


    On Civil War Routes
    (Marker Number: 689)

    County: Washington
    Location: Springfield, US 150, KY 55

    Description: CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's cavalry moved thru Springfield on raids, July 12 and December 30, 1862. On third raid, into Ohio, after battle of Lebanon, July 5, 1863, Union prisoners brought here but paroled to speed CSA movement. Confederate invasion force of 16,000 here before meeting Union Army in battle at Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. See map other side.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Perryville, Battle of)


    On Confederate Routes
    (Marker Number: 685)

    County: Lincoln
    Location: Crab Orchard, US 150

    Description: CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry on first Kentucky raid, returning from Cynthiana, burned Dix River bridge above here and camped on July 20, 1862. Burned 120 USA wagons here and at Somerset. (See map on other side.) After battle of Perryville Oct. 8, 1862, CSA retired to Bryantsville. Then retreated in two columns to Tenn. One of them moved thru here.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Perryville, Battle of)


    Quicksand-1864
    (Marker Number: 841)

    County: Breathitt
    Location: Quicksand, Jct. KY 15 & 1111

    Description: Part of Co. I, 14th Ky. Inf., USA attacked Confederates camped here, night of April 5, 1864. CSA loss: eight killed or wounded, three prisoners and 24 horses taken. Gen. John Hunt Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, moved by here. After two battles at Mt. Sterling, they met defeat in Cynthiana, June 12, 1864, and retreated to Va. Map other side.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    Raiders Entered Here
    (Marker Number: 601)

    County: Cumberland
    Location: Burkesville, Courthouse lawn, KY 61, 90

    Description: CSA Morgan's Raiders entered Kentucky here July 2, 1863. Union forces skirmished at Burkesville that day, followed by battles at Tebb's Bend July 4 and Lebanon on the 5th. At Brandenburg crossed Ohio River July 8 into Indiana. In northeastern Ohio, ammunition used up, they surrendered on July 26. Imprisoned at Columbus, Ohio, Morgan escaped Nov. 24, returned south.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Lebanon, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan's Raiders)


    Roy Stuart Cluke
    (Marker Number: 679)

    County: Clark
    Location: 6 mi. W. of Winchester on KY 1927

    Description: Site of home and farm from which Cluke enlisted in the Confederate army. Commissioned Colonel of 8th Regt. Ky. Cavalry CSA, Sept. 1862. Immediate action in Ky. won the confidence of Gen. John H. Morgan; was with Morgan in Dec. 1862 and July 1863 raids when captured in Ohio. He died December 31, 1863, in U.S. prison, age 39. Buried near Morgan in Lexington Cemetery.

    (Subjects: Cemeteries | Civil War | Lexington | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Skirmish at Rolling Fork
    (Marker Number: 2175)

    County: Hardin
    Location: US Hwy. 62

    Description: Advancing Federals fired on Confederate troops led by Gen. John Hunt Morgan on December 29, 1862, during a rear-guard action. Acquaintances Col. John Harlan and Col. Basil Duke fought on opposing sides. Wounded during the clash, Duke recuperated at Bardstown.

    (Reverse) After the Civil War, Col. Harlan became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice & was known as the “Great Dissenter” for his persistent judicial opposition, including that against the “separate but equal” principle of segregation. Duke recovered from his wounds and became a lawyer & lobbyist for the L&N Railroad that he helped destroy during the war.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Confederate Army | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Skirmish Here
    (Marker Number: 711)

    County: Elliott
    Location: 2 mi. S. of Sandy Hook, KY 7

    Description: This burial ground is the final resting place of seven unnamed soldiers who were killed in a Civil War skirmish here in late Sept. 1862, between forces of USA Gen. George W. Morgan and CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan. Union forces retreating from Cumberland Gap to Greenup were harassed by Confederates from West Liberty, thru here, to Grayson. See map.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, George Washington | Morgan, John Hunt)


    Stony Castle
    (Marker Number: 1084)

    County: Harrison
    Location: Near Berry, KY 1054

    Description: Here was first post office between Lexington and Covington. Built by Postmaster John Smith in 1807 on land granted by Patrick Henry, Governor of Commonwealth of Virginia. Home withstood Civil War and was commandeered by CSA raider John Hunt Morgan for his wounded and weary troops. Postal room located in large closet in front parlor, right of main entranceway.

    (Subjects: Henry, Patrick | Morgan, John Hunt | Post Office)


    The Confederates Here
    (Marker Number: 673)

    County: Harrison
    Location: N. of Viaduct, Cynthiana, US 27

    Description: CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's Cavalry on first Kentucky raid defeated USA here, July 17, 1862. Burned railroad depot and Union stores. June 11, 1864, Morgan again took area. Next day reinforced USA defeated CSA who retreated to Virginia. Gen. Henry Heth's forces held Cynthiana, Sept. 6-17, 1862, in Confederate threat to Covington. See map on other side.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt)


    The Hockersmith House
    (Marker Number: 1425)

    County: Hopkins
    Location: 218 South Scott, Madisonville

    Description: The home of L. D. Hockersmith, Captain, l0th Ky., General John Hunt Morgan's Cavalry, CSA. Hockersmith captured by Federal troops during Morgan's Ohio raid, July 20, 1863. Held with Morgan in Ohio State Prison at Columbus. Helped dig tunnel by which he and five other officers escaped with Morgan on Nov. 27, 1863. This escape was one of most daring of all time.

    (Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt)


    Thomas Hunt Morgan
    (Marker Number: 1714)

    County: Fayette
    Location: 210 N. Broadway, Lexington

    Description: Winner of 1933 Nobel Prize was born in Hunt-Morgan house, 1866; grew up here. A nephew of John Hunt Morgan, he attended State College of Ky. (Univ. of Ky.). Taught at Columbia Univ. and there, influenced by Mendel's work, left embryology, his main field, for genetics. Headed up research team studying inbreeding of fruit flies. Observing offspring led to discovery of genes. Over.

    (Reverse) Genetic Research - Morgan's research team confirmed Mendel's laws, proved reality of gene as part of chromosome, showed sex determined by chromosomes, demonstrated dominant and recessive traits. At 62, Morgan went to Cal. Institute of Technology, Pasadena, as biology dept. head to research cell differentiation. Died there, 1945. University of Kentucky named new school of biological sciences for him.

    (Subjects: Morgan, John Hunt | Schools | University of Kentucky)


    USA Gens. Morgan CSA
    (Marker Number: 646)

    County: Wolfe
    Location: Hazel Green, KY 191, 203

    Description: General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio River. It camped here Sept. 23, 1862. Gen. John Hunt Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, moved by here. After two battles in Mt. Sterling, they met defeat at Cynthiana, June 12, 1864, and retreated to Va. Map other side.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)


    USA Gens. Morgan CSA
    (Marker Number: 647)

    County: Wolfe
    Location: Campton, Courthouse lawn, KY 191, 203

    Description: General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio River. Passed near here Sept. 23, 1862. Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, moved by here. After two battles at Mt. Sterling, they met defeat in Cynthiana, June 12, 1864, and retreated to Va. Map other side.

    (Subjects: Civil War | Cynthiana, Battle of | Morgan, John Hunt | Mt. Sterling)




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