Near West Harrison in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Morgan's Raiders Enter Ohio
and Burn the Bridge Behind Them
— John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
The advanced units of the Union cavalry reached this point one hour later, but were too exhausted to pursue further. (Marker Number 23.)
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 list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1863.
Location. 39° 14.919′ N, 84° 49.291′ W. Marker is near West Harrison, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker is at the intersection of Jamison Road and N. Dearborn Road, on the right when traveling south on Jamison Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Harrison IN 47060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canal Junction (approx. 0.2 miles away); When the Civil War Came to Indiana (approx. 0.6 miles away); Morgan's Great Raid (approx. 0.6 miles away); High Water Mark (approx. 0.9 miles away); General John Morgan (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harrison (approx. 0.9 miles away in Ohio); P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C. (approx. 0.9 miles away in Ohio); Harrison War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Harrison.
More about this marker. The marker is the 23rd interpretive sign on the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail.
Also see . . . John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail. From the Historic Hoosiers Hills RC&D website. (Submitted on May 29, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 5,767 times since then and 1,037 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.