Black plaque № 45165

Somerset, KY, United States

Morgan's First Raid. CSA General John H. Morgan's first Kentucky raid covered 1,000 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 telegraph line and countermanded USA order

s to pursue. Destroyed commissary stores, wagons, arms. Moved on to Monticello. See map. Erected in 1964.

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