Salem in Washington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Salem Suffers
— Morgan's Raid —
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
1. Salem Suffers Marker
Hardest hit was Berkey’s Store on the northwest corner of the square. At Berkey’s more than $1,000 worth of merchandise was taken, including “souvenirs”, i.e.; a birdcage with three canaries, and seven pairs of ice skates.
Two flour mills, DePauw’s and Knight’s, were ransomed for $1,000 each to prevent their burning. The Allen Manley & Company Woolen Mill was levied the same amount. Manley paid after receiving Morgan’s personally signed order that his property would be protected.
Shortly after noon, Morgan learned from his telegrapher that General Edward H. Hobson had left Corydon with 4,000 pursuing Union troops. Morgan convened a council of war and decided to ride east. Morgan’s command, laden with loot, left Salem around 3 P.M. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail in Indiana series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1904.
Location. 38° 36.325′ N, 86° 6.038′ W. Marker is in Salem, Indiana, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Public Square
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan's Raid (here, next to this marker); Washington County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Washington County Honor Rolls Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Washington County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Courthouse / Salem Downtown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Harrison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of John Milton Hay (about 700 feet away); John Hay Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
2. Text - - Salem Suffers Marker
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3. Marker Photo - - John Hunt Morgan's Heritage Trail
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4. Marker Photo - - "The Shakedown"
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5. Marker Photo - - "Union General Edward H. Hobson"
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6. Marker Photo - - "John Hunt Morgan"
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7. Looking West - - Salem Suffers Marker
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8. South/West Corner - - Washington County Courthouse - - Salem, Indiana
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9. South/East Corner - - Washington County Courthouse - - Salem, Indiana
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10. North/East Corner - - Washington County Courthouse - - Salem, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 865 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
