Near Laconia in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Frakes’ Mill
First Night in Indiana
— John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
1. Frakes’ Mill Marker
Inscription.
Frakes’ Mill. First Night in Indiana. On the night of July 8t, 1863, Morgan’s 1st Brigade, commanded by Colonel Basil W. Duke, camped in this area. This brigade, ferried across first, rode northward from Morvin’s Landing, skirmishing along the way with the Indiana Legion. The militiamen retreated toward Corydon at 10 p.m. Apparently, the citizens had left in great haste, leaving freshly made foodstuffs behind, which the Raiders consumed. Frakes’ Mill, located here at the time, was powered by water diverted from Buck Creek into a race, or small canal. Lopp’s Mill, one of three along Buck Creek, was burned when the owner refused to accept Confederate money as payment for flour. Frakes’ Mill and the Squire Boone’s Mill were not burned., Colonel Adam R. Johnson’s 2nd Brigade spent the night about three miles to the south. They assumed the lead position on the morning of July 9 as the Confederate forces struck out for Corydon., Union General Edward H. Hobson was still in Kentucky, not crossing the Ohio River until the next morning.
On the night of July 8t, 1863, Morgan’s 1st Brigade, commanded by Colonel Basil W. Duke, camped in this area. This brigade, ferried across first, rode northward from Morvin’s Landing, skirmishing along the way with the Indiana Legion. The militiamen retreated toward Corydon at 10 p.m. Apparently, the citizens had left in great haste, leaving freshly made foodstuffs behind, which the Raiders consumed. Frakes’ Mill, located here at the time, was powered by water diverted from Buck Creek into a race, or small canal. Lopp’s Mill, one of three along Buck Creek, was burned when the owner refused to accept Confederate money as payment for flour. Frakes’ Mill and the Squire Boone’s Mill were not burned.
Colonel Adam R. Johnson’s 2nd Brigade spent the night about three miles to the south. They assumed the lead position on the morning of July 9 as the Confederate forces struck out for Corydon.
Union General Edward H. Hobson was still in Kentucky, not crossing the Ohio River until the next morning.
Erected by Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D, Inc. (Marker Number 3.)
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 8, 1863.
Location.
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38° 4.649′ N, 86° 6.832′ W. Marker is near Laconia, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is on Otterbein Road SE, 0.2 miles west of Union Chapel Road SE, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laconia IN 47135, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 13, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
