McMinnville in Warren County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan's Headquarters

Photographed by Duane Marsteller

1. Morgan's Headquarters Marker

Inscription. To a house which stood nearby, belonging to Dr. J. B. Armstrong, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan brought his bride, the former Martha Ready, of Murfreesboro, when establishing his cavalry command in this area. The house served as his headquarters until shortly preceding his departure on his ill-fated Ohio Raid in the summer of 1863.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 54.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 35° 40.919′ N, 85° 46.362′ W. Marker is in McMinnville, Tennessee, in Warren County. It is on East Morford (State Highway 380), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 171 East Morford, McMinnville TN 37110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Tennessee’s Highland Rim.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Uncle Dave Macon (a few steps from this marker); POW and MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisha Pepper II (within shouting distance of this marker); Symbol of Strength (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Benjamin J. Hill

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Occupation of McMinnville (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th Tenn. Reg’t. C.S.A. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Faulkner Bryan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McMinnville.

Also see . . . John Hunt Morgan. (Submitted on September 8, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane Marsteller

2. Morgan's Headquarters Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,645 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.