Boston in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan's Second Raid

Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2010

1. Morgan's Second Raid Marker

Inscription. CSA Gen. John H. Morgan ordered Col. D.W. Chenault's regiment to burn the railroad trestle here, Dec. 29, 1862. This and destruction of two trestles at Muldraugh's Hill, the previous day, put L&N railroad, the main USA supply line, out of use for critical period. On 14 day Kentucky raid, Morgan destroyed $2,000,000 U.S. property, captured 1877 USA troops. See map.

(Reverse):
Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society/Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 705.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky - Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1804.

Location. 37° 47.292′ N, 85° 40.313′ W. Marker is in Boston, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is at the intersection of Boston Road (U.S. 62) and Lebanon Junction Road (State Road 61), on the right when traveling east on Boston Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston KY 40107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: Skirmish at Rolling Fork (approx. 2.4 miles away); Nelson Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 4½ miles away); Sherman Here (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lebanon Junction (approx. 4.6 miles away); Goodwin (Goodin) Fort (approx. 6.8 miles away); The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church (approx. 7 miles away); Cedar Creek Baptist (approx. 7.2 miles away); Belmont Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 7.4 miles away).

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2010

2. Morgan's Second Raid Marker

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2010

3. Morgan's Second Raid Marker

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2010

4. Morgan's Second Raid Marker

Looking East on US62. Marker is on the right near the I-65 sign.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2010

5. Morgan's Second Raid Marker

Looking West on US62.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,633 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.