Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan's Wedding

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 8, 2021

1. Morgan's Wedding Marker

Inscription. In a home which stood here, Brig. Gen. John H. Morgan, CSA, was married to Miss Martha Ready December 14, 1862, by Bishop (also Lt. Gen. CSA) Leonidas Polk. Col. Basil Duke was best man. Among the groomsmen were Gen. Braxton Bragg, Lt. Gen. W.J. Hardee, Maj. Gens. J.C. Breckinridge and B.F. Cheatham and Col. G. St. Leger Grenfell. Also present was President Jefferson Davis.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 62.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1911.

Location. 35° 50.748′ N, 86° 23.467′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1860s View of East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutherford County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Murfreesboro Confederate Soldiers Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rutherford County Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutherford County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Courthouse Step (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Regarding Morgan's Wedding. There is dispute about whether Jefferson Davis was actually at the wedding; he was in Murfreesboro the previous day, but is believed to have left on the morning of the 14th.

Additional keywords. Mattie Ready Morgan, Charles Ready

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay

2. Morgan's Wedding Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2012, by Kim Bailey of Murfreesboro, Usa. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 28, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.