Historical Marker

Morgan--On to Ohio

Burkesville Courthouse Lawn · Burkesville · Cumberland

Kentucky marker

Inscription

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, Ohio.

Dedicated in the autumn of 1962.

Location

AddressBurkesville Courthouse Lawn
CityBurkesville

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