Mount Sterling in Montgomery County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Civil War Robbery / Bank Sues

Civil War Robbery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, July 13, 2022

1. Civil War Robbery Marker

Replaced due to original marker being destroyed in a collision.

Inscription.
Civil War Robbery In this building is the Farmers Bank vault, which was robbed of $60,000 as "Morgan's Raiders" were on their last raid through Kentucky. Late the night of June 8, 1864, several of Morgan's men went to the house of J. O. Miller, cashier, and took the vault key from him. The money was never recovered. It was believed it went to Confederate cause. Over.

Bank Sues In 1866, a civil suit was filed in Anderson Co. by Farmers Bank against Lt. J. F. Witherspoon. The bank was awarded a judgment of $59,057.33 for damages. On appeal, Witherspoon found not liable. Court of Appeals said that under laws of war, robbery was not unlawful. Furthermore, there was no proof Witherspoon more guilty than any other in Morgan's command. Over.

Erected 1970 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1331.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1813.

Location. 38° 3.361′ N, 83° 56.598′ W. Marker is in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in Montgomery County

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. Marker is at the intersection of South Bank Street (U.S. 460) and West Main Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south on South Bank Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 W Main St, Mount Sterling KY 40353, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mt. Sterling, Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County. 1797 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Courthouse Burned (about 300 feet away); Battle of Mt. Sterling (about 300 feet away); Montgomery County Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Montgomery County Kentucky World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Montgomery County World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Montgomery County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Sterling.

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Bank Sues Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, July 13, 2022

2. Bank Sues Marker

Marker replaced due to being destroyed in a collision.

Marker on Bank Street located at side of former bank. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, July 13, 2022

3. Marker on Bank Street located at side of former bank.

Former Farmers National Bank - now Hanner's Cafe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 11, 2015

4. Former Farmers National Bank - now Hanner's Cafe

Civil War Robbery Marker prior to replacement. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 11, 2015

5. Civil War Robbery Marker prior to replacement.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. 4, 5. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.