Versailles in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan's Raid

— July 8-13, 1863 —

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

1. Morgan's Raid Marker

Inscription. General John Hunt Morgan, Confederate cavalry commander, occupied Versailles on Sunday afternoon, July 12. Having seized county treasury he moved North at 4:00 P.M. as Union forces began to close in upon him.

Erected 1963 by Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission 1963. (Marker Number 69.1963.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1848.

Location. 39° 4.322′ N, 85° 15.084′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Indiana, in Ripley County. It is on North Main Street north of East Tyson Street, on the left when traveling north. Located on the East lawn (entrance) of the Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Versailles IN 47042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General John Morgan (here, next to this marker); Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (a few steps from this marker); Ripley County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of James H. Tyson (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen S. Harding (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Site of Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ripley County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Hunt Morgan's Code of Honor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.

Obverse Side - - Morgan's Raid Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

2. Obverse Side - - Morgan's Raid Marker

Wide View - - Morgan's Raid Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

3. Wide View - - Morgan's Raid Marker

South/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

4. South/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana

East Entrance - - Ripley County Courthouse - - - Built 1860 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

5. East Entrance - - Ripley County Courthouse - - - Built 1860

North/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

6. North/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana

South/West Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

7. South/West Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana

Morgan's Raid Marker (refurbished) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 20, 2023

8. Morgan's Raid Marker (refurbished)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,304 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 8. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.