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. It is at the intersection of Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in Appalachia.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Newell (a few steps from this marker); American Legion War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laurel Hollow Park & Newell Information Center (about 700 feet away); The Bears' Den Amphitheatre

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rescued from the 1953 Restoration (approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion Post No. 114 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Military Garden Of Honor (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newell.

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 673 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.