Morgan Raiders' Camp. On last tragic raid, the fourth into Kentucky, Morgan's Raiders took Mt. Sterling, then lost it, took Lexington and June 11, 1864 took Cynthiana. Next day USA men under Brig. General S. G. Burbridge dispersed raiders. Morgan then retreated through Flemingsburg and camped here June 12. He and his men returned to Virginia, but never recovered from this reverse. Marker cast in 1962.
by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Highways Department #0567 of the Kentucky Historical Marker series
Colour: black
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