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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	KY 11, 21/2 mi. S. of Manchester
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. This marker was removed and replaced by marker #2312. It is housed in the Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum located at 112 S. Walnut Street in Cynthiana.
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

Battles of Cynthiana

Marker Number	2312
County	Harrison
Location	US 27 near John Hunt Morgan bridge, Cynthiana
Description	1st Battle of Cynthiana- During CSA Col. John H. Morgan’s 1st KY Raid, on July 17, 1862, 875 CSA hit town via the Georgetown Pike. 350 US troops & Home Guard defended town from houses. Morgan attacked across Licking River and outflanked US troops, who gave up after 2 hours. Approx. 40 CSA, 90 US killed & wounded. Morgan was surprised because the US defense was unexpectedly strong. (Reverse) 2nd Battle of Cynthiana- In mid-1864, Morgan raided KY from VA. Discipline had broken down and some CSA robbed a Mt.Sterling bank before coming here on June 11. CSA defeated Union defenders and burned part of town to drive defenders out of houses. Morgan’s men were routed the next day north of town. Defeated, the CSA fled back to VA.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan, John Hunt

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

Christ Church Cathedral

Marker Number	2316
County	Fayette
Location	166 Market Street, Lexington
Description	First Episcopal church in Ky., founded in 1796. Present Gothic structure, completed in 1848, was built by John McMurtry. Thomas Lewinski, architect. The Rev. James Moore was first rector and first president of Transylvania Univ. The Diocese of Ky. was divided into two dioceses in 1895. Christ Church became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Lexington. (Reverse) Early Parishioners- Henry Clay, statesman and orator,known as “The Great Compromiser”; John Bradford, editor of the first newspaper in Kentucky; John Wesley Hunt, merchant and financier; John Hunt Morgan, “Thunderbolt of the Confederacy”; Laura Clay, women’s rights advocate. All worshipped at and contributed to the growth of Christ Church.
Subjects	Clay, Henry , Episcopal Church , Morgan, John Hunt , Transylvania University

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	KY 61, near bridge crossing Salt River
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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