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 1967 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 691.)

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° 31.611′ N, 83° 49.986′ W. Marker is in Mayslick, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old US Highway 68 (U.S. 68) 0.7 miles north of Helena Road (State Route 324), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6538 Old US Highway 68, Mayslick KY 41055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Childhood Home of Dr. Drake (approx. 0.7 miles away); Charles Young Birthplace (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Morgan’s Last Raid

Area photo looking north on U.S. Highway 68. image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

2. Area photo looking north on U.S. Highway 68.

(approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Morgan’s Last Raid (approx. 6 miles away); Simon Kenton Shrine (approx. 6.1 miles away); "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center (approx. 6.1 miles away); Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue (approx. 6.1 miles away); Washington, Kentucky Post Office (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mayslick.

More about this marker. When this marker was recast, the map on the reverse side was omitted and the text from the front was repeated.

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 south towards Hinton Mills Feed Store. image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. The view south towards Hinton Mills Feed Store.

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

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4. 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 299 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.