Kentucky Historical Marker No. 567
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N 38° 08.466 W 083° 32.866
17S E 276724 N 4224537
During the final Kentucky raid, Morgan's Raiders camped here in 1864.
Waymark Code: WMB430
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ReedKyCacheFinders
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MORGAN RAIDERS' CAMP On last tragic raid, the fourth into Kentucky, Morgan's Raiders took Mt. Sterling, then lost it, took Lexington and June 11, 1864 took Cynthiana. Next day USA men under Brig. Gen. S. G. Burbridge dispersed raiders. Morgan then retreated through Flemingsburg and camped here June 12. He and his men returned to Virginia, but never recovered from this reverse.
Marker Name: Morgan Raiders' Camp

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 567

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Dept. of Highways
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