Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
John H. Morgan
1825 - 1864
— The Thunderbolt of the Confederacy —
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009
1. John H. Morgan Marker
Inscription.
John H. Morgan. First lieutenant, Marshal's Regiment of Cavalry in the Mexican War Captain the "Lexington Rifles" 1857 captain Company A of the Kentucky Cavalry 1861. Colonel 2nd Kentucky Cavalry 1862 Brigadier General appointed from Tennessee December 11, 1862. His command, never exceeding 4,000 men, was composed largely of Kentuckians and Tennesseans. It was renowned for boldness and celerity on raid, carrying terror into the region north of the Ohio. The "Great Raider" was surprised at night and killed by a detachment of the command of Gen. A.C. Gillem on the premises of the Williams home near this spot September 4, 1864. His heroism is the heritage of the South
First lieutenant, Marshal's Regiment of Cavalry in the Mexican War Captain the "Lexington Rifles" 1857 captain Company A of the Kentucky Cavalry 1861. Colonel 2nd Kentucky Cavalry 1862 Brigadier General appointed from Tennessee December 11, 1862. His command, never exceeding 4,000 men, was composed largely of Kentuckians and Tennesseans. It was renowned for boldness and celerity on raid, carrying terror into the region north of the Ohio. The "Great Raider" was surprised at night and killed by a detachment of the command of Gen. A.C. Gillem on the premises of the Williams home near this spot September 4, 1864. His heroism is the heritage of the South
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1864.
Location. 36° 9.777′ N, 82° 49.856′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 11/321) south of East Depot Street. Located in front of the Greene County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, Greeneville TN 37743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009
2. John H. Morgan Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 18, 2023
3. John H. Morgan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,309 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.