Morgan's Last Raid - Mays Lick, KY
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N 38° 31.609 W 083° 49.986
17S E 253028 N 4268074
Located on US 68 in Mays Lick, this marker refers to the last Kentucky raid by CSA General John H. Morgan and Raiders.
Waymark Code: WM5EC7
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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The marker text reads as follows:

On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

Marker Name: Morgan's Last Raid

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 691

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