Vernon in Jennings County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan's Raid

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

1. Morgan's Raid Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan led a raid into southern Indiana, July 8-13, 1863. On July 11, he demanded the surrender of Vernon. Colonel Hugh T. Williams, Indiana Legion, replied that Morgan "must take it by hard fighting." No major battle occurred, and Morgan's cavalry withdrew toward Dupont, Jefferson County.

Erected 1997 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Replacing 1963 Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission Marker. (Marker Number 40.1997.1.)

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 year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 38° 59.083′ N, 85° 36.539′ W. Marker is in Vernon, Indiana, in Jennings County. It is on Jackson Street (State Road 7) east of North Pike Street, on the left when traveling east. Located on the South lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse in Vernon, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 North Pike Street, Vernon IN 47282, 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: New Survey Markers Set (here, next to this marker); Vernon Historic District (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Morgan's Raid

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Jennings (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan is Forced to Turn Back, (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jennings County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Muscatatuck Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Walnut Grove One-room School 1913 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vernon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Muscatatuck Park (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . "Vernon Home Guard" (Militia) ::. The "Home Guard" is called out to deal with 'Morgan's Raiders' ! ! (Submitted on August 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

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

Looking East - - Morgan's Raid Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Looking East - - Morgan's Raid Marker

Looking West - - Morgan's Raid Marker image. Click for full size.

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

4. Looking West - - Morgan's Raid Marker

East Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana image. Click for full size.

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

5. East Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana

West Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana image. Click for full size.

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

6. West Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana

Community Time Capsule - - (On West Lawn of Courthouse.) image. Click for full size.

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

7. Community Time Capsule - - (On West Lawn of Courthouse.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,651 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on October 30, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.