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John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864)
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 the Confederacy. See over.

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John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864)
Leading cavalry raids behind the enemy lines, 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 the courageous symbol of the Lost Cause. Over.

Marker Name: John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864) Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Monument Marker Number (for official markers): 1809 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways

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