Morgan and Johnson 3B 28 - Castalian Springs, TN
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N 36° 23.644 W 086° 18.227
16S E 562435 N 4027882
A Tennessee Historical Commission marker on Hartsville Pike (Hwy 25) in Castalian Springs about the skirmish between Colonel Morgan & Brig. General Johnson.
Waymark Code: WM18AGX
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Morgan and Johnson
August 20, 1862

Moving east along this road, Col. John H. Morgan, with the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry and attachments, met Brig. Gen. R.W. Johnson's task force of the 2nd Ind. Cavalry, 4th and 5th Kentucky Cavalry and 7th Pa. Cavalry. In a fight which covered about seven miles and lasted four hours, the Federals were defeted; the commander and about 175 men were captured. Morgan moved to Hartsville.

Marker Name: Morgan and Johnson

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number: 3B 28

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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