Mayslick in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Morgan's Last Raid
Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky
Erected 1967 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 691.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky - Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1500.
Location. 38° 31.611′ N, 83° 49.986′ W. Marker is in Mayslick, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old US Highway 68 (U.S. 68) 0.7 miles north of Helena Road (State Route 324), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6538 Old US Highway 68, Mayslick KY 41055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. May's Lick Negro School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Childhood Home of Dr. Drake (approx. 0.7 miles away); Second Baptist May's Lick (approx. 0.7 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Disciples of Christ (approx. 0.9 miles away); Charles Young Birthplace (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Morgan’s Last Raid (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Morgan’s Last Raid (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mayslick.
More about this marker. When this marker was recast, the map on the reverse side was omitted and the text from the front was repeated.
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Also see . . . Morgan's Raid - Wikipedia article. (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.