Kentucky - Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat Historical Markers
Between 1963 and 1965 the Kentucky Historical Society erected a number of historical markers with the same map on the reverse side titled “Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.” The map was color-coded (the colors for the most part have worn off) showing the routes of Confederate raids and invasions and the Federal retreat. The front of the marker contained different markers and text.
Near Old Wilderness Road (Kentucky Route 988) at Pinnacle View Road, on the right when traveling north.
During the Civil War, Cumberland Gap was held alternately by Union and CSA armies. USA forces under Gen. George W. Morgan occupied it June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9,000 men retreated successfully to . . . — — Map (db m50230) HM
On Kentucky Route 15 at Route 1089, on the left when traveling north on State Route 15.
Part of Company I, 14th Kentucky Infantry, USA, attacked Confederates camped here, night of April 5, 1864. CSA loss: eight killed or wounded, three prisoners and 24 horses taken.
Gen. John H. Morgan’s CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, . . . — — Map (db m146426) HM
On Kentucky Route 7 at Kentucky Route 1496, on the left when traveling south on State Route 7.
Retreating from Cumberland Gap General George W. Morgan’s Union force of 8,000 men camped here Sept. 1862. CSA Morgan’s Raiders harassed USA, 30 miles along here; skirmishing, felling trees across roads and preempting food and supplies. Covering 200 . . . — — Map (db m145350) HM
As Gen. George W. Morgan's Union force, 8,000 when here, retreated from Cumberland Gap, they were harassed from West Liberty by CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements to reach here caused Confederates to leave Oct. 1, 1862 and . . . — — Map (db m73803) HM
On Cleveland Avenue west of South Main Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling west.
CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's cavalry first raided Ky. July, 1862. Took Cynthiana but, faced by large USA forces, withdrew. Destroyed arms here on 19th and went to Richmond.
On last raid, June 1864, after two battles at Mt. . . . — — Map (db m239230) HM
On Kentucky Route 11, 0.4 miles south of U.S. 421, on the right when traveling south.
Gen. George W. Morgan's Union forces occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9,000 men withdrew. They camped here Sept. 19-21, to perfect organization for march. Made fruitless supply . . . — — Map (db m73926) WM
On N. Arnold Avenue south of Kentucky Highway 114, on the left when traveling north.
(Side One)
Morgan’s Last Raid
On tragic last Kentucky raid, Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on June 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen. . . . — — Map (db m97225) HM
On Main Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
USA Brigadier General George W. Morgan with 8000 men reached here October 3, 1862 on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio, after retreating over 200 miles from Cumberland Gap in 16 days, harassed by CSA Morgan’s Raiders. USA forces had held Gap but . . . — — Map (db m126367) HM
On South Dixie Avenue (U.S. 31W) at Nolin Road (County Road 1407), on the left when traveling south on South Dixie Avenue.
On second Kentucky raid CSA Gen. J.H. Morgan's cavalry came from Glasgow to Hammonville, Dec. 25, 1862. Next day sent unit to Bacon Creek and other to Nolin to take stockades and burn trestles, both places. At Nolin, two miles west, 76 Union men . . . — — Map (db m39935) HM
On Route 321, 0.2 miles south of Forest Park Lane, on the right when traveling south.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA
Gen John H. Morgan and Raiders
entered state June 1, 1864, took
Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on
9th, took Lexington on 10th, and
Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen.
S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next
day, Morgan . . . — — Map (db m145795) HM
On W. Main Street (State Highway 550) 0.2 miles west of Amburgey Branch Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Side One)
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864. Moved through here. Took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, then took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on the 11th. Next day . . . — — Map (db m84355) HM
On Kentucky Route 11 at Helena Road (Kentucky Route 324), on the right when traveling north on State Route 11.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan . . . — — Map (db m83556) HM
On Old US Highway 68 (U.S. 68) 0.7 miles north of Helena Road (State Route 324), on the right when traveling north.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan . . . — — Map (db m83558) HM
On Bucktown Road (U.S. 62) east of Sardis, on the left when traveling east.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA
Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders
entered state June 1, 1864, took
Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on
9th, took Lexington on 10th, and
Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen.
S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next
day. . . . — — Map (db m136357) HM
On Brandenburg Road (Kentucky Route 448) at Weldon Road, on the left when traveling north on Brandenburg Road.
Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA cavalry of 2,000 camped three miles east, July 7, 1863. Next day crossed river at Brandenburg on 2 captured steamers, repelling attacks by gunboat ELK and Indiana militia. Moved thru Indiana into NE Ohio where captured July . . . — — Map (db m123113) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 460) south of Gullett Street, on the right when traveling south.
Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio R. Camped here Sept. 24-25, 1862.
Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, after two . . . — — Map (db m169651) HM
On Court Square (U.S. 31E/150) at West Stephen Foster Avenue (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south on Court Square.
Confederates Here
On CSA Invasion, Bragg's army of 28,000 camped here, Sept. 20 to Oct. 3, 1862. Moved to Harrodsburg, then met Buell's Union army in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8.
CSA Gen. John H. Morgan, on raid, camped here, Dec. . . . — — Map (db m74301) HM
On Boston Road (U.S. 62) at Lebanon Junction Road (State Road 61), on the right when traveling east on Boston Road.
CSA Gen. John H. Morgan ordered Col. D.W. Chenault's regiment to burn the railroad trestle here, Dec. 29, 1862. This and destruction of two trestles at Muldraugh's Hill, the previous day, put L&N railroad, the main USA supply line, out of use for . . . — — Map (db m30650) HM
On Kentucky Route 11 at Kentucky Route 28, on the right when traveling north on State Route 11.
Gen. George W. Morgan’s 9000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began a 200-mile retreat. From Manchester they moved in two columns, both seeking supplies, through here on to Proctor. Retreat . . . — — Map (db m49239) HM
On North Main Street at East Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
CSA General John H. Morgan's first Kentucky raid covered 1000 miles, July 4 to July 28, 1862—24 days. Left Tenn. with 900 men, returned with 1200, captured 17 towns, 300 horses, destroyed Union supplies. Here, July 21, Morgan took over . . . — — Map (db m67870) HM
On Sardis Road (U.S. 62) just east of the post office, on the left when traveling east.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA
Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders
entered state June 1, 1864, took
Mount Sterling June 8, lost it on
9th, took Lexington on 10th, and
Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen.
S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next
day. . . . — — Map (db m136352) HM
Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio R. Passed near here Sept. 23, 1862. Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky moved by here. . . . — — Map (db m158671) HM
On Kentucky Route 191 at Academy Road on State Route 191.
Gen. George W. Morgan’s 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 miles in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio River. It camped here Sept. 23, 1862.
Gen. John H. Morgan’s CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, moved by . . . — — Map (db m146528) HM
