Vernon in Jennings County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan's Raid

— Historic Jennings County —

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Morgan's Raid Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan led a raid into southern Indiana, July 8-13, 1863. On July 11, he demanded the surrender of Vernon. Colonel Hugh T. Williams, Indiana Legion,replied that Morgan must take it by hard fighting. No Major battle ocurred, and Morgan's cavalry withdrew toward Dupont, Jefferson County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1863.

Location. 38° 59.101′ N, 85° 36.568′ W. Marker is in Vernon, Indiana, in Jennings County. It is on North Pike Street north of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 N Pike St, Vernon IN 47282, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vernon Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Morgan's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); New Survey Markers Set (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Jennings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jennings County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Morgan is Forced to Turn Back, (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Muscatatuck Park (approx. half a mile away); Walnut Grove One-room School 1913 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vernon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Muscatatuck Park (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Historic Jennings County Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Historic Jennings County Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.