Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

John H. Morgan

1825 - 1864

— The Thunderbolt of the Confederacy —

John H. Morgan Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

1. John H. Morgan Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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 original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greeneville, Tennessee (here, next to this marker); Governor John Sevier (here, next to this marker); Roll of Honor – Greene County (here, next to

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this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser (a few steps from this marker); Greene County Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Greeneville Union Convention (a few steps from this marker); Olde Greene County Gaol (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

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 1,617 times since then and 23 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.