Somerset in Pulaski County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan's First Raid

Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

1. Morgan's First Raid Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

CSA General John H. Morgan's first Kentucky raid covered 1000 miles, July 4 to July 28, 1862—24 days. Left Tenn. with 900 men, returned with 1200, captured 17 towns, 300 horses, destroyed Union supplies. Here, July 21, Morgan took over telegraph line and countermanded USA orders to pursue. Destroyed commissary stores, wagons, arms. Moved on to Monticello. See map.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 677.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky - Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1971.

Location. 37° 5.582′ N, 84° 36.293′ W. Marker is in Somerset, Kentucky, in Pulaski County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 N Main St, Somerset KY 42501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of Governor Morrow (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pulaski County 1799 (approx. ¼ mile away); Town Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); Russell S. Dyche Memorial Highway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dutton's Hill Battle (approx. 1.6 miles away); Battle of Dutton's Hill Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); Harriette Simpson Arnow (approx. 7 miles away); First Boy Scout Troop (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerset.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

2. Morgan's First Raid Marker

The map is on the reverse side of this marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

3. Morgan's First Raid Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.