Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Battle of Corydon

- - - July 9, 1863 - - -

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Battle of Corydon Marker

Inscription.
A force of about 400, Indiana militia and citizen volunteers commanded by Col. Lewis Jordan, engaged John Hunt Morgan's raiders, 2,400 cavalry, along a wooded ridge a mile south of Corydon. The determined Hoosier defense caused General Duke, Morgan's second in command, to comment, "They resolutely defended their rail piles." Three Hoosiers and eight Confederates were killed. Morgan then brought up his cannon and flanked the militia forcing Jordan to retreat. After Morgan surrounded and began shelling Corydon, Jordan surrendered with 345 men.

Erected 1961 by Society of Indiana Pioneers. (Marker Number 31.1961.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.

Location. 38° 12.706′ N, 86° 7.569′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is on North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north. In S/W corner of court yard of Court House close to Old Capitol Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 North Capitol Ave, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Downtown Corydon (a few steps from this marker); Polly Strong Slavery Case (a few steps from this marker); Harrison County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Bannon Publishing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated In Everlasting Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Corydon. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Battle of Corydon Memorial Park. Harrison County Parks website entry (Submitted on May 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wide View of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Wide View of Marker

Old State Capitol Building can be seen in background.

Battle of Corydon Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Harrison County Parks, Unknown

3. Battle of Corydon Memorial Park

Battle Park Cabin and 12lb. Napoleon fieldpiece.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,084 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.