Old Washington in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Morgans Raiders
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, September 23, 2007
1. Morgan's Raiders Marker
Morgan's Raiders were here overtaken and defeated by Union cavalry under Gen. Shackelford, July 24, 1863.
A memorial to the fortitude and patriotism of our fathers and mothers.
Erected 1927 by Auxilary no. 28 to Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War of Cambridge Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1815.
Location. 40° 2.27′ N, 81° 26.457′ W. Marker is in Old Washington, Ohio, in Guernsey County. It is on Old National Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Washington OH 43768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Washington (a few steps from this marker); Morgans Raid in Old Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bodies of Three Confederate Cavalrymen (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Old Washington (approx. Ό mile away); Eisenhower Interstate System (approx. 2½ miles away); Peacock Road (approx. 3.3 miles away); S Bridge (approx. 3.6 miles away); Lore City Honor Roll (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Entry of Morgan's Freebooters into Washington, Ohio Harper's Weekly, August 15, 1863
this page online
2. Morgan's Raid. Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2016
2. Morgan's Raiders Marker
The marker is at far right.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007
3. Morgans Raiders Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007
4. Horse Medallion
from Wikipedia
5. Entry of Morgan's Feebooters into Washington Ohio
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007
6. National Road Milestone
Old Washington Ohio
Old Washington Ohio
Wheeling 42 (Morristown 6)
Zanesville 32 (Cambridge 8)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007
7. Painted Barn
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,034 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 25, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2. submitted on October 22, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 22, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
