Shepherdsville in Bullitt County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan - On To Ohio

Photographed by Cleo Robertson, April 19, 2011

1. Morgan ~ On To Ohio Marker

Inscription. July 2, 1863, CSA Gen. J.H. Morgan began raid to prevent USA move to Tenn. and Va. Repulsed at Green River, July 4. Defeated USA force at Lebanon, July 5. Moved through Bardstown, July 6. After night march, crossed here July 7. Rested troops few hours and proceeded to Brandenburg. Crossed to Indiana, July 8. He continued raid until captured in northeast Ohio, July 26.

Erected 1971 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1413.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1703.

Location. 37° 59.022′ N, 85° 43.045′ W. Marker is in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Bullitt County. It is at the intersection of Preston Hwy (State Highway 61) and Old Preston Highway South (County Route 2237), on the right when traveling south on Preston Hwy. Located on the south side of Salt River bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 1029 Preston Hwy, Shepherdsville KY 40165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

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 Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort DeWolf (here, next to this marker); L & N Bridge - Civil War (here, next to this marker); The 1917 Train Wreck (approx. ¼ mile away); Adam Shepherd (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kentucky Black Trailblazers (approx. 0.3 miles away); County Named, 1796 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bullitt County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shepherdsville Pioneer Graveyard (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shepherdsville.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia: John Hunt Morgan.

Photographed by Judy King, December 19, 2015

2. Morgan - On To Ohio Marker

(Submitted on February 25, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. American Civil War: John Hunt Morgan. About.com article on Military History written by Kennedy Hickman (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

3. Carnegie Public Library: Morgan's Raid into Ohio. (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

Photographed by Judy King, December 19, 2015

3. Morgan - On To Ohio Marker

Markers along Hwy 61 south of Salt River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cleo Robertson, April 19, 2011

4. Markers along Hwy 61 south of Salt River

5. Markers along Hwy 61 south of Salt River

Confederate General John Hunt Morgan image. Click for full size.

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6. Confederate General John Hunt Morgan

General John Hunt Morgan. Courtesy the Library of Congress.

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Photographed by University Press of Kentucky

7. Book Cover

Rebel Raider: The Life of General John Hunt Morgan by James A. Ramage
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8. Book Cover

John Hunt Morgan and His Raiders by Edison H. Thomas
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Photographed by Dr. John Wesley Slider

9. Book Cover

John Hunt Morgan and His Great Raid: The Story of the Thunderbolt of the Confederacy by Dr. William W. Slider
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Photographed by Richard Hawkins, July 11, 2025

10. Morgan - On To Ohio Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,337 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 25, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2015, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 25, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 10. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.