Harrisville in Harrison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Harrisville
Tired But Safe for Now
— John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 21, 2014
1. Harrisville Marker
The Union troops and horses were played out. Morgan's Raiders had been able to draft fresh animals as they rode across eastern Ohio, but the following Union troops had been left the Confederates' exhausted mounts. Althought he had Morgan in his sights, Shackelford had to rest his forces for several hours.
Morgan and his men entered Harrisville around 6:45 am on July 25, 1863. Morgan needed to stay ahead of Shackelford's forces and keep them guessing, so he could not delay.
The citizens of this typical Ohio small town had prepared meals for the approaching Union troops. Morgan's men rounded up nine horses from the townspeople and helped themselves to the food intended for their pursuers. After a quick meal, the Confederates headed east out of Harrisville.
Erected 2013 by the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Ohio History Connection, and the Ohio Civil War Trail Commission. (Marker Number 46.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition,
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Location. 40° 10.892′ N, 80° 53.247′ W. Marker is in Harrisville, Ohio, in Harrison County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street and Maynard Hollow Road (Road 82), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisville OH 43974, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Morgan's Raid (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown (approx. 2˝ miles away); Birthplace of Moses Fleetwood Walker (approx. 4˝ miles away); Free Labor Store / Benjamin Lundy House (approx. 4˝ miles away); Benjamin Lundy Home / Free Labor Store (approx. 4˝ miles away); Samuel Gill House (approx. 4˝ miles away); Quakers and Wars During the 1900s / Quakers and the Civil War (approx. 4˝ miles away); Anti-Slavery Pioneer / Schisms (approx. 4˝ miles away).
Regarding Harrisville. This is one of 56 markers placed along the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail in Ohio, tracing a 557-mile route within the state.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 21, 2014
2. Harrisville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
