Morgan ~ On To Ohio #515 - Burkesville KY
N 36° 47.418 W 085° 22.221
16S E 645402 N 4072848
Morgan ~ On To Ohio #515 located in the Cumberland County Courthouse square in Burkesville, KY.
Waymark Code: WM17VHK
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2023
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July 2, 1863, CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan crossed Cumberland River near here, brushing aside Union patrols on north bank. Morgan placed some troops in ambush one mile from here and drove Union forces back to camp at Marrowbone. Morgan crossed Kentucky invading Indiana and on into Northeastern Ohio where he surrendered July 26. He was imprisoned at Columbus O.
Marker Name: Morgan ~ On To Ohio
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 515
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Dept. of Highways
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