KY-766 Morgan's Raiders Camp

Marker text: MORGAN'S RAIDERS CAMP

Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA cavalry of 2,000 camped three miles east, July 7, 1863. Next day crossed river at Brandenburg on 2 captured steamers, repelling attacks by gunboat Elk and Indiana militia. Moved thru Indiana into NE Ohio where captured July 26. Escaped prison Nov. 24, returned south. Map other side. Raid sought to prevent USA move to Tenn. and Va.

Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways, 1964

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Location: KY 448, W. of Jct. KY 1638, Meade County, Kentucky

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