Morgan County, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 37° 55.240 W 083° 15.601
17S E 301350 N 4199421
Morgan County, Kentucky, was named in 1822 for Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802. Born N.J. Moved to Va. Pontiac's War and Dunmore's expedition to Pa., 1774. Attack on Quebec, 1775. Colonel in command of Va. corps of 500 sharp shooters at Saratoga, Oct. 1777
Waymark Code: WM3Q24
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
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Morgan County, Kentucky, was named in 1822 for for Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802. Born N.J. Moved to Va. Pontiac's War and Dunmore's expedition to Pa., 1774. Attack on Quebec, 1775. Colonel in command of Va. corps of 500 sharp shooters at Saratoga, Oct. 1777. A master of military art. As Brig. Gen. led victory at Cowpens, Jan. 1781. In command, suppression of Whiskey Rebellion, 1794. U.S. Congress, 1797-1799.

This state historical marker is located at the Morgan County Courthouse in West Liberty, Kentucky.

MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
West Liberty, Kenucky



Year it was dedicated: 1822

Location of Coordinates: Historical Marker at Morgan County Courthouse

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