Vinton in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan's Raid

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2010

1. Morgan's Raid Marker

Inscription.
During the American Civil War 1860-1865, a Confederate cavalry, led by Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan, infiltrated the states of Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southeastern Ohio as a diversionary tactic to draw northern troops from eastern Tennessee. The 2,500 infantrymen [sic - cavalrymen] passed through Gallia County, Ohio, and reached the village of Vinton on July 17, 1863. The Rebels plundered the town searching for horses, food, and forage. Near this marker, they crossed the covered bridge over Big Raccoon Creek and then burned the 120-foot structure behind them. Area residents were left unharmed and no lives were lost.

Erected 1991 by Gallia County Historical Society, O.O. McIntyre Park District, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 16-27.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1783.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 58.578′ N, 82° 20.395′ W. Marker was in Vinton, Ohio, in Gallia County. It was at the intersection

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of Jackson Street (Ohio Route 160/325) and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Jackson Street. Marker is adjacent to the post office. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 137 Main Street, Vinton OH 45686, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Ewington Academy (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bidwell (approx. 4½ miles away); New Hope Baptist Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Homestead (approx. 6.6 miles away); Sorghum Cane (approx. 6.7 miles away); Sorghum Mill (approx. 6.7 miles away); Central Star Quilt Block (approx. 6.7 miles away); Our Farm Salutes All Who Serve (approx. 6.7 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lambert Land Settlement (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker shows the wrong number, 2-82, on its face. The correct number is 16-27.

Also see . . . Morgan's Great Raid of 1863. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on September 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2010

2. Morgan's Raid Marker

At the Vinton post office.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,242 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.