Mayslick in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan’s Last Raid

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

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

1. Morgan's Last Raid Marker

Inscription. On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

Erected 1964 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 694.)

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.

Location. 38° 29.903′ N, 83° 45.379′ W. Marker is in Mayslick, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 11 and Helena Road (Kentucky Route 324), on the right when traveling north on State Route 11. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6963 Ky 11, Mayslick KY 41055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charles Young Birthplace (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Morgan's Last Raid (approx. 4.6 miles away); Childhood Home of Dr. Drake

Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat in Kentucky Map image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

2. Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat in Kentucky Map

(approx. 4.8 miles away); Stockton's Station (approx. 5 miles away); Michael Cassidy (1755-1829) (approx. 5.4 miles away); Fleming County (approx. 5.4 miles away); James J. Andrews (approx. 5.4 miles away); Fleming Hotel (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mayslick.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Morgan's Raid - Wikipedia article. (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

The view north on Kentucky Highway 11. image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. The view north on Kentucky Highway 11.

Area photo looking south on Kentucky Highway 11. image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

4. Area photo looking south on Kentucky Highway 11.

Photo of previous marker pole that was damaged. image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

5. Photo of previous marker pole that was damaged.

General John H. Morgan image. Click for full size.

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6. General John H. Morgan

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.