Midway in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

"Sue Mundy" Here

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

1. "Sue Mundy" Here Marker

Inscription. Jerome Clarke, called Sue Mundy, one of Morgan's Raiders, formed his own guerrilla band on Morgan's death Sept. 1864. Clarke and band raided here Nov. 1, 1864, killing Adam Harper. Four Confederate prisoners executed in reprisal by Union forces. Feb. 2, 1865 Clarke returned with William Quantrill, another guerrilla leader, burned depot here and stole 15 horses.

Erected 1962 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 537.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1813.

Location. 38° 9.008′ N, 84° 40.956′ W. Marker is in Midway, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Gratz Street, in the median on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 East Main Street, Midway KY 40347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan at Midway (here, next to this marker); Edward Dudley Brown / Noted Horseman (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Midway Christian Church (about

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500 feet away); St. Matthew A.M.E. Church (about 700 feet away); Midway Junior College — Pinkerton High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Midway Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pilgrim Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Marcellus Jerome Clarke as a Confederate Soldier. (Submitted on May 16, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

The view west on East Main Street of downtown Midway. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

2. The view west on East Main Street of downtown Midway.

"Sue Mundy" Here Marker in middle of photo looking southerly. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

3. "Sue Mundy" Here Marker in middle of photo looking southerly.

Marcellus Jerome Clarke image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 9, 2015

4. Marcellus Jerome Clarke

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on July 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 16, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.