Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Newburgh Captured
July 18, 1862
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
1. Newburgh Captured Marker
The first town north of the Mason-Dixon Line to be captured by the Confederate forces during the War Between the States. Brig. Gen Adam R. Johnson with a guerrilla band crossed the Ohio River and confiscated supplies and ammunition without a shot being fired.
Erected 1981 by Sprinklesburg Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1862.
Location. 37° 56.623′ N, 87° 24.231′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Memorial is on West Water Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 West Water Street, Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Floyd Bethell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bates-Walden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas P. Gunnell House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rutledge House (about 300 feet away); Miner-Raleigh House
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Photographed By Crtew, February 1, 2012
2. Newburgh Captured Marker
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
3. Newburgh Captured Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2019. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on October 16, 2019. 3. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
