Newell in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Morgan's Raid

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Morgan's Raid Marker

Inscription. In July 1863, Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan raided through Kentucky. Indiana, and Ohio seeking to bring the war to the North. Defeated at Buffington Island, he fled up the Ohio River and tried to cross into West Virginia. Members of the state legislature armed themselves in anticipation of invasion. The war's longest raid. it ended on July 26, 1863. with Morgan's capture.

Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1863.

Location. 40° 37.039′ N, 80° 36.585′ W. Marker is in Newell, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) and West Virginia Route 66/11, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newell WV 26050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Newell (a few steps from this marker); Millstones (approx. 1.3 miles away in Ohio); Site of The Taylor Mansion (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); Sturgis House (approx. 1½

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miles away in Ohio); World War I Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); In Memoriam (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); Korean War Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio).

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Morgan's Raid Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.