Morgan's Raid (# 2-82)
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"Morgan's Raid" Marker # 2-82 is located near the post office on Route 160 in the town of Vinton, Ohio. It was erected in 1991 by the Gallia County Historical Society, O.O. McIntyre Park District and The Ohio Historical Society.
Waymark Code: WM2KZA
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2007
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MORGAN'S RAID
During the American Civil War 1861-1865, a Confederate cavalry, led by Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan, infiltrated the states of Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southeastern Ohio as a diversionary tactic to draw northern troops from eastern Tennessee. The 2,500 infantrymen passed through Gallia County, Ohio, and reached the village of Vinton on July 17, 1963. The rebels plundered the town searching for horses, food, and forage. Near this marker, they crossed the covered bridge over Big Raccoon Creek and then burned the 120-foot structure behind them. Area residents were left unharmed and no lives were lost.
On July 17, 1863 during his daring raid through Ohio, Brig. Gen. John H. Morgan's Confederate forces burned the covered bridge that stood on this abutment. The burning of the bridge is the only known major damage done in Gallia Co. during the Civil War.