Near Paris Crossing in Jennings County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan Finds a Hoosier Oasis

John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

1. Morgan Finds a Hoosier Oasis Marker

Inscription. Throughout the day of July 11, 1863, Morgan's Raiders streamed northward from Lexington, passing through Hinesville (now Blocher), Deputy, and Paris. As a diversionary tactic, a regiment of cavalry rode eastward on the Kent Road, creating a sense of panic in Madison. The main column reached Paris where much-needed water was found at the well in front of the general store. In typical fashion, the store was looted. From Paris, Morgan's men proceeded toward North Vernon and the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad line.

On July 12, the pursuing Union cavalry watered their horses at this pump.

Erected by Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail in Indiana series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1863.

Location. 38° 49.433′ N, 85° 38.05′ W. Marker is near Paris Crossing, Indiana, in Jennings County. It is at the intersection of State Road 250 and County Road 140W, on the right when traveling east on State Road 250. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Deputy IN 47230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In Memory of Thomas James

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 4.1 miles away); Indiana State Parks: the First 100 Years 1916-2016 (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Family Fishing Hole (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lyman Hoyt (approx. 6.2 miles away); John H. and Sarah Tibbets (approx. 6.3 miles away); Eleutherian College (approx. 6.3 miles away); Morgan's Raid (approx. 7.6 miles away).

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

2. Morgan Finds a Hoosier Oasis Marker

John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

3. John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.