Near Munfordville in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan Inducted - CSA

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

1. Morgan Inducted - CSA Marker

Inscription. On site, 1200 feet west, stood the church, his headquarters, where Gen. John Hunt Morgan and 84 of his men were formally sworn in, October 27, 1861, as the second Cavalry Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers, CSA. Formerly part of the Lexington Rifles, they joined Confederates at Green River, and their daring exploits earned them the sobriquet "Morgan's Raiders."

Erected 1969 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1235.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2000.

Location. 37° 15.65′ N, 85° 52.973′ W. Marker is near Munfordville, Kentucky, in Hart County. It is at the intersection of Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) and Woodsonville Road/Hardyville Road (State Highway 88), on the right when traveling south on Dixie Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1097 S Dixie Highway, Munfordville KY 42765, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mammoth Cave Country

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and in the Pennyroyal Region.

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 walking distance of this marker: Battle of Munfordville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Craig (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Woodson Farm/The Preserve (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Raider (approx. 0.4 miles away); Anthony Woodson Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kentucky and the Western War (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Munfordville: Day 1 (approx. half a mile away); L&N Railroad Bridge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Munfordville.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

2. Morgan Inducted - CSA Marker

From Woodsonville Road, looking east across US 31W.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

3. Morgan Inducted - CSA Marker

Looking south down US 31W at intersection with KY 88 & Woodsonville Road (goes off to the right).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.