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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-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

Civil War Action

Marker Number	569
County	Butler
Location	Morgantown, US 79, 231
Description	Oct. 1861, Col. J. H. McHenry, Jr., USA, at Hartford warned of threat of CSA attack. Col. S. G. Burbridge brought USA force from Owensboro and joined in move to Morgantown. Advance cavalry routed CSA scouts here. Burbridge then moved on to attack and destroy Confederate camp at Woodbury. Report of CSA re-enforcement caused Union Army to withdraw to Cromwell's Ferry.
Subjects	Burbridge, Stephen G. , Civil War

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 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	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 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

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