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"Sue Mundy" Here

Marker Number	537
County	Woodford
Location	US 62, Midway
Description	Jerome Clarke, called Sue Mundy, one of Morgan's Raiders, formed his own guerrilla band on Morgan's death Sept. 1864. Clarke and band raided here November 1, 1864, killing Adam Harper. Four Confederate prisoners executed in reprisal by Union forces. On Feb. 2, 1865, Clarke returned with William Quantrill, another guerrilla leader, burned depot here and stole 15 horses.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan's Raiders , Sue Mundy

A Civil War Action

Marker Number	527
County	Henderson
Location	Henderson, Courthouse lawn, Old US 41, KY 54
Description	Brig. General A. R. Johnson and 30 CSA raiders took city, capturing 50 guns, hospital supplies, and commissary stores July 17, 1862, then raided Newburg, Ind., and returned to Henderson. Threat of Morgan's Raiders prevented USA Hdqrs. at Louisville from sending relief. July 22 troops arrived here from Evansville, Ind., but CSA troops had abandoned area.
Subjects	Civil War , Johnson, Adam R. , Morgan's Raiders

A Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	520
County	Greenup
Location	Greenup, Courthouse lawn, US 23
Description	USA Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan with 8000 men reached here Oct. 3, 1862 on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio, after retreating over 200 miles from Cumberland Gap in sixteen days, harassed by CSA Morgan's Raiders. USA forces had held Gap but Confederate operations based in Barbourville, 24 miles north of Gap, had cut off Union supplies and made retreat necessary.
Subjects	Camps , Civil War , Cumberland Gap , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

A Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	521
County	Bell
Location	Cumberland Gap, US 25-E
Description	During the Civil War, Cumberland Gap was held alternately by Union and CSA armies. USA forces under Gen. George W. Morgan occupied it June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9,000 men retreated successfully to Greenup on Ohio River, 200 miles in 16 days over mountain roads, and despite the harassment of CSA Morgan's Raiders.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

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

A Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	637
County	Carter
Location	6 mi. S. of Grayson, KY 7
Description	Retreating from Cumberland Gap, General George W. Morgan's Union force of 8,000 men camped here September 1862. CSA Morgan's Raiders harassed USA, 30 miles along here; skirmishing, felling trees across roads and preempting food and supplies. Covering 200 miles in 16 days, USA reached Greenup on Ohio River Oct. 3, on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio. Map on other side.
Subjects	Camps , Civil War , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

A Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	638
County	Lee
Location	Beattyville, KY 11, 52
Description	Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. Searching for supplies the command came this way. CSA had burned flour mill night before. Retreat from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River, made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Map other side.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

A Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	642
County	Carter
Location	Grayson, US 60
Description	As Gen. George W. Morgan's Union force, 8,000 when here, retreated from Cumberland Gap, they were harassed from West Liberty by CSA General John H. Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements to reach here caused Confederates to leave October 1, 1862 and rejoin main CSA force in Lexington. Union forces reached Greenup Oct. 3, 200 miles in 16 days. See map other side.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

A Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	645
County	Owsley
Location	Booneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30
Description	General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. From Manchester they moved in two columns, both seeking supplies, through here on to Proctor. Retreat from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Map other side.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan's Raiders

Augusta in Civil War

Marker Number	501
County	Bracken
Location	Augusta, KY 8
Description	By Sept. 1862, 6,000 Union troops had gone from this district. Only 100 Home Guards left, under Col. Bradford. On Sept. 27, Col. Duke with 350 Morgan Raiders attacked. Guards secreted in houses fought until Raiders penetrated area, burned and cannonaded houses. CSA losses of men and ammunition forced return to Falmouth and abandonment of raid into Ohio.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan's Raiders

Battle of Lebanon

Marker Number	600
County	Marion
Location	At R.R. Station, off US 68, Lebanon
Description	Morgan's 2,400 Raiders, on way to Ohio, met by Colonel C. S. Hanson's 380 Union men here, July 5, 1863. During battle Hanson barricaded in railroad depot. Raiders fired buildings but rain prevented wide destruction. After 7-hour battle, Union troops, almost encircled, gave up. Forced at double-quick to Springfield, then paroled. Raiders crossed Ohio River at Brandenburg.
Subjects	Civil War , Lebanon, Battle of , Morgan's Raiders

Christmas Mishap

Marker Number	544
County	Barren
Location	Courthouse lawn, US 31-E, 68, Glasgow
Description	On Dec. 24, 1862, main body of Morgan's Raiders made camp south of here. Capt. Quirk and scouts entered town although USA troops patrolled area. CSA scouts wished to celebrate Christmas Eve, and dismounted at tavern. A patrol of 2nd Michigan Cavalry, USA, rode up with same desire. After skirmish, with slight losses, both parties stampeded without a celebration.
Subjects	Morgan's Raiders

Civil War Actions (Booneville)

Marker Number	561
County	Owsley
Location	Booneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30
Description	Retreating to Ohio from Cumberland Gap, part of USA Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan's command passed by here obtaining supplies, Sept. 21, 1862. Force of 40 local citizens drove off 75 Southern partisan guerrillas, April 14, 1864. Col. C. H. Hanson and 300 USA troops pursuing Morgan's Raiders stopped here to obtain guides and information, June 17, 1864.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

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

Estill Springs

Marker Number	555
County	Estill
Location	1/2 mi. N. of Irvine, KY 89
Description	Mineral springs visited by Boone, Boyle, McAfee and other pioneers. Early camp of Shawnee Indians. First school of early settlers located here. Operated as resort, 1814 until hotel burned 1924. In 1861, owner Col. Sidney M. Barnes organized 8th Ky. Inf. Vol., USA. Used as recruiting station and camp. Morgan's men held several reunions here, including the last.
Subjects	Boone, Daniel , Indians , Morgan's Raiders , Shawnee Indians , Springs

John B. Castleman-Soldier

Marker Number	1629
County	Jefferson
Location	Near Gen. John B. Castleman monument, Cherokee Rd., Louisville
Description	Castleman, one of Morgan's men, led attempt in 1864 to free CSA prisoners at Camp Morton. He was imprisoned until end of the war, exiled, then pardoned by President Johnson. A native of Fayette Co., he came here in 1867. Colonel, Louisville Legion, lst Regt., Ky. State Guard, reorganized in 1878. Served with lst Regt. as Brigadier General in Puerto Rico, 1898-99. (Reverse) John B. Castleman-Citizen - After the Civil War, Castleman studied law and graduated from University of Louisville in 1868. Known as Father of Louisville Park System, he was responsible for Cherokee, Shawnee, Iroquois and Central parks. Castleman also organized and was president of American Saddle Horse Assn., 1892. Appointed Adjutant General by both governors Knott and Beckham.
Subjects	Beckham, J.C.W. , Camps , Civil War , Knott, J. Proctor , Louisville , Morgan's Raiders , University of Louisville

Lexington, 1850-1875

Marker Number	2285
County	Fayette
Location	301 E. Vine St., Lexington
Description	Famous thoroughbred stallion bred by Elisha Warfield, "father of Ky. Turf." One of the first major stallions in the area, helped center US breeding industry in Ky. Stood at Robert Alexander's Woodburn Farm. Farm fell victim to Morgan's Raiders during Civil War, and Lexington was sent to Illinois to escape capture. (Reverse) Fastest horse of his time and greatest sire of his day. Produced more champion offspring than any other stallion. Led US sire list for 16 years, a record that still holds today. Grandsire of Aristides, first Ky. Derby winner. Inducted into National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame 1955.
Subjects	Horse racing , Horses , Kentucky Derby , Morgan's Raiders

Masterful Retreat

Marker Number	644
County	Elliott
Location	Sandy Hook, Courthouse lawn, KY 7, 32
Description	General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. On way through here USA harassed by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements caused CSA withdrawal at Grayson, Oct. 1. Union retreat, from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River, made in 16 days. See map other side.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan, George Washington , Morgan's Raiders

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 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 Raiders Camp

Marker Number	766
County	Meade
Location	KY 448, W. of Jct. KY 1638
Description	Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA cavalry of 2,000 camped three miles east, July 7, 1863. Next day crossed river at Brandenburg on 2 captured steamers, repelling attacks by gunboat Elk and Indiana militia. Moved thru Indiana into NE Ohio where captured July 26. Escaped prison Nov. 24, returned south. Map other side. Raid sought to prevent USA move to Tenn. and Va.
Subjects	Morgan's Raiders

Pound Gap

Marker Number	510
County	Letcher
Location	Jenkins, US 23, 119
Description	Route through here discovered by Christopher Gist, April 1, 1751. Brig. Gen. Garfield and 700 Union troops forced 500 CSA men from here Mar. 16, 1862 and burned CSA supplies. On last raid in Kentucky, Morgan's Raiders dislodged Union forces here June 1, 1864 and moved on to Mt. Sterling, Lexington and Cynthiana. They then returned to Virginia.
Subjects	Civil War , Garfield, James A. , Morgan's Raiders

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

Sue Mundy Captured

Marker Number	536
County	Breckinridge
Location	US 60, near Meade Co. line
Description	At age of 17, in 1861, Jerome Clarke, called Sue Mundy, joined Confederate Army. He was with Morgan's Raiders from 1862 until Morgan's death in 1864. He then became notorious as a guerrilla. On March 12, 1865 Union soldiers captured him here with two other leaders of guerrilla bands. Clarke, then only 20, was executed three days later in Louisville.
Subjects	Civil War , Morgan's Raiders , Sue Mundy

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