Salem in Washington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Salem Suffers
| — | Morgan's Raid | — |
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
1. Salem Suffers Marker
On July 10, 1863 at his headquarters on the southeast side of courthouse square, General Morgan watched the indiscriminate looting of Salem.
Hardest hit was Berkey’s Store on the northwest corner of the square. At Berkey’s more than $1,000 worth of merchandise was taken, including “souvenirs”, i.e.; a birdcage with three canaries, and seven pairs of ice skates.
Two flour mills, DePauw’s and Knight’s, were ransomed for $1,000 each to prevent their burning. The Allen Manley & Company Woolen Mill was levied the same amount. Manley paid after receiving Morgan’s personally signed order that his property would be protected.
Shortly after noon, Morgan learned from his telegrapher that General Edward H. Hobson had left Corydon with 4,000 pursuing Union troops. Morgan convened a council of war and decided to ride east. Morgan’s command, laden with loot, left Salem around 3 P.M.
Erected by John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail in Indiana series
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Location. 38° 36.325′ N, 86° 6.038′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Salem, Indiana, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Public Square (South Side) (State Road 135) and South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Public Square (South Side). Located on the South side of the Washington County Courthouse in Salem, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem IN 47167, 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 location: Morgan's Raid (here, next to this marker); Washington County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Washington County Honor Rolls Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a
Photographed by Mike McKeown, July 29, 2026
2. Salem Suffers Marker
The marker has weathered significantly.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
3. Looking West - - Salem Suffers Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
4. South/West Corner - - Washington County Courthouse - - Salem, Indiana
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
5. South/East Corner - - Washington County Courthouse - - Salem, Indiana
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
6. North/East Corner - - Washington County Courthouse - - Salem, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,371 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on August 2, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
