Castalian Springs in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan and Johnson

August 20, 1862

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

1. Morgan and Johnson Marker

Inscription. Moving east along this road, Col. John H. Morgan, with the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry and attachments, met Brig. Gen. R.W. Johnson's task force of the 2nd Ind. Cavalry, 4th and 5th Kentucky Cavalry and 7th Pa. Cavalry. In a fight which covered about seven miles and lasted four hours, the Federals were defeated: the commander and about 175 men were captured. Morgan moved to Hartsville.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 1862.

Location. 36° 23.641′ N, 86° 18.219′ W. Marker is in Castalian Springs, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is on Hartsville Pike (Tennessee Route 25) 0.2 miles east of Corum Hill Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castalian Springs TN 37031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General William Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hawthorne Hill (approx. half a mile away); Thomas Sharpe Spencer Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bledsoe's Lick (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wynnewood (approx. 0.7 miles

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away); William Brimage Bate (approx. ¾ mile away); Bledsoe's Fort and Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); A Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castalian Springs.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

2. Morgan and Johnson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.