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
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 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 2-82.)
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. 38° 58.578′ N, 82° 20.395′ W. Marker is in Vinton, Ohio, in Gallia County. It is at the intersection
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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 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 marker, measured as the crow flies: Ewington Academy (approx. 2.4 miles away); Gallia County State Route 160 Raccoon Creek Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away); Bidwell (approx. 4½ miles away); New Hope Baptist Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Ohio Buckeye Tree (approx. 6.4 miles away); The Homestead (approx. 6.6 miles away); Sorghum Cane (approx. 6.7
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2010
2. Morgan's Raid Marker
At the Vinton post office.
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 Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
3. Morgan's Raid Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,272 times since then and 89 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
