Moorefield in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Moorefield, Ohio
Platted 1815 by Michael Moore and Gabriel Cane
Photographed By Jamie Abel, circa 2000
1. Moorefield, Ohio Marker
Inscription.
Moorefield, Ohio. Platted 1815 by Michael Moore and Gabriel Cane. In the late afternoon of Friday, July 24, 1863, this village was occupied by Confederate Cavalry commanded by Gen. John Hunt Morgan. While Morgan rested on the parlor bed of a local hotel, apparently undisturbed by the nearness of pursuing Union forces, his troopers stripped the vicinity of horses and edibles. Refreshed, the raiders departed late in the day. Shortly thereafter Moorefield became the more willing host to Gen. James M. Shackleford and Union Cavalry. Early morning, the 25th, found the village returning to normal quietude possessed however with exciting memories of its longest day.
In the late afternoon of Friday, July 24, 1863, this village was occupied by Confederate Cavalry commanded by Gen. John Hunt Morgan. While Morgan rested on the parlor bed of a local hotel, apparently undisturbed by the nearness of pursuing Union forces, his troopers stripped the vicinity of horses and edibles. Refreshed, the raiders departed late in the day. Shortly thereafter Moorefield became the more willing host to Gen. James M. Shackleford and Union Cavalry. Early morning, the 25th, found the village returning to normal quietude possessed however with exciting memories of its longest day.
Erected 1965 by Harrison County Historical Society. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1863.
Location. 40° 11.799′ N, 81° 10.448′ W. Marker is in Moorefield, Ohio, in Guernsey County. Marker is at the intersection of Cadiz-Piedmont Road (U.S. 22) and Local Road 249, on the right when traveling east on Cadiz-Piedmont Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35618 Cadiz-Piedmont Road, Flushing OH 43977, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Moorefield (a few steps from this marker); Piedmont Dam
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.