Brandenburg in Meade County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Morgan — On To Ohio

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

1. Morgan ~~ On To Ohio Marker

Inscription. July 7, 1863, Morgan’s CSA Cavalry arrived here, captured the steamers JOHN B. MCCOMBS and ALICE DEAN. Next day they began crossing river. Indiana militia fired on them but fled under return fire. ALICE DEAN burned after crossing. Morgan went on to northeastern Ohio, where he surrendered July 26. Imprisoned at Columbus, Ohio, he escaped Nov. 24, returned south.

Erected 1975 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 529.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1863.

Location. 38° 0.301′ N, 86° 10.156′ W. Marker is in Brandenburg, Kentucky, in Meade County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is located in River Front Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandenburg KY 40108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Meade County Monument (here, next to this marker); Louisville, Kentucky Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Meade County Leader / Meade County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Flint for the Hunt (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Underground Railroad Statue (about 600 feet away); A Rest at Otter Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capture of the Alice Dean (approx. 0.2 miles away); Big Joe Logsdon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brandenburg.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

2. Morgan ~~ On To Ohio Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

3. Morgan ~~ On To Ohio Marker

Gen. John Hunt Morgan, C.S.A. image. Click for full size.

4. Gen. John Hunt Morgan, C.S.A.

The Great Raid image. Click for full size.

5. The Great Raid

The Alice Dean image. Click for full size.

6. The Alice Dean

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 17, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.