Versailles in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
General John Morgan
— Morgan's Raid —
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
1. General John Morgan Marker
Sunday, July 12, 1863
in
His raid across southern Indiana
Erected 1924 by Ripley County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1830.
Location. 39° 4.324′ N, 85° 15.084′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Indiana, in Ripley County. Marker is on North Main Street north of East Tyson Street, on the left when traveling north. Located on the East lawn 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan's Raid (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 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.
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Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
2. Full View - - General John Morgan Marker
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3. East Entrance - - Ripley County Courthouse - - - Built 1860
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4. Long View - - General John Morgan Marker
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5. Left View - - General John Morgan Marker
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6. Right View - - General John Morgan Marker
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7. North/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana
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8. South/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana
Marker can be seen to the extreme right in this photo.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
9. South/West Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
