Kentucky Historical Marker #0626
Morgan's First Raid. On first Kentucky raid CSA Gen. John H. Morgan with 900 cavalry went as far north as Cynthiana. Returned via Paris, Winchester, Richmond, Somerset, then here on July 22, 1862. See map other side. Next day moved toward Livingston, Tenn. Morgan was gone 24 days on this raid, traveling 1,000 miles, raiding 17 towns and destroying USA supplies and arms found there. Dedicated March 28, 1964.
Monticello, N. of city limits, KY 90, 92, Monticello, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0627
"Morgan's Men" Here. Shakers hid their horses as CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry came this way July 13, 1862. But he forbade command to trespass or molest Shakers out of respect for their religion. Grateful for this good treatment Shakers fed Morgan and his men magnificently as they retreated through here on Oct. 11, 1862 after Battle of Perryville. See map on other side. Originally erected March 24, 1964.
Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, US 68, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0628
Battle-June 8, 1864. Early this day CSA forces under Gen. John H. Morgan on his tragic last raid attacked Union camp here under Capt. Edward Barlow. CSA took 380 prisoners and material. $59,000 taken from Farmers' Bank. Leaving a force here under Col. H. L. Giltner, Morgan moved west with 2nd Brigade. Next morning CSA driven out. Joined by Morgan, took Lexington next day. See map. Originally erected in 1964.
US 460, Mt. Sterling, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0629
Battle-June 9, 1864. CSA took Mt. Sterling on previous day. Early on 9th US forces under General S. G. Burbridge attacked CSA under Col. R. M. Martin camped on Camargo Pike. Col. H. L. Giltner brought CSA force from Levee Road, but both driven through city. CSA counterattacked, but was repulsed. Heavy loss on both sides. Morgan joined them and took Lexington next day. See map other side. Originally erected in 1964.
US 60, Mt. Sterling, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0630
1862 in Lawrenceburg. CSA General J. H. Morgan's cavalry, on first Kentucky raid, here July 14, 1862; as threat to Frankfort. Went instead to Georgetown, took Cynthiana and Paris, returned to Tennessee. Raid covered 1000 miles, 17 towns taken, US stores destroyed. October 8, 1862, during Perryville battle, CSA Gen. E. Kirby Smith's men defeated US under Gen. J. W. Sill west of here. Map other side. (Reverse) Map showing Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. Installed February 5, 1964.
Woodford St., Lawrenceburg, US 62, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0631
Sgt. Willie Sandlin. Only Kentuckian to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War I. Born in Kentucky on Jan. 1, 1891. He enlisted 1917, serving as sergeant in 132d Inf., 33d Div. Medal was awarded for bravery, coolness in putting three machine-gun nests out of action, Sept. 26, 1918 at Bois de Forges, France. Residing in this county after War, he died May 29, 1949. Erected June 5, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Sgt. Willie Sandlin
Hyden, Courthouse lawn, US 421, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0632
Fort Bishop. USA Ft. Bishop, 100 yards west, was built to protect against CSA raids. It was named for Captain William Bishop, l00th Ohio Inf., killed in action at Dallas, Ga., May 1864. USA engineers, using detail from 109th Col. Inf., began fort, September 23, 1864. At end of war, April 1865, work was almost complete. Fort had seven field guns. Also called Ft. Gallup and Ft. Hill. Erected in 1964.
Louisa, Bypass, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0633
Bell Mines. John Bell, 1797-1869, of Tenn. owned mines two miles south of here. In 1860 he was nominated as candidate for President by the Constitutional Union Party. He campaigned to preserve the Union and carried Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia against Abraham Lincoln. Later Bell advocated secession. He was Congressman, 1827-41, and member U.S. Senate, 1847-59, from Tenn. Installed February 19, 1964.
US 60, Sturgis, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0634
Home of Gen. Butler. Gen. William O. Butler, born Kentucky 1791, died here, 1880. War of 1812: River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. Practiced law here. Congressman 1839-43. Defeated as candidate for Governor 1844, Vice President 1848 and US Senate 1851. A Kentucky Commissioner to Peace Conference in Feb. 1861. Erected July 21, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Home of General Butler
Courthouse lawn, US 42, Carrollton, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0635
Long Hunters' Camp. Henry Skaggs and two companions trapping beaver, winter 1770-71, were probably first white men in the area. Named Long Hunters due to long period away from home in the East. Came through Cumberland Gap, 1769, in party led by James Knox. Skaggs' group left the main party to spend the winter here. Friendly with the Indians, Skaggs brought many pioneers here later. Erected in 1964.
.5 mi. N. Jct. with KY 90, US 31-E, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0636
Frederick M. Vinson. "A great jurist, a distinguished Secretary of the Treasury, and a noted Congressman." Born in Louisa Jan. 22, 1890. City Atty.; Comm. Atty.; Congressman, 1923-29, 31-38. D.C. Court of Appeals, 1938-43. Director Economic Stabilization, Federal Loan Admin., Director War Mobilization. Secretary of Treasury, 1945. United States Chief Justice 1946 until his death, Sept. 8, 1953. Originally erected on April 13, 1964.
Louisa, Bypass, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0637
A Masterful Retreat. Retreating from Cumberland Gap, General George W. Morgan's Union force of 8,000 men camped here September 1862. CSA Morgan's Raiders harassed USA, 30 miles along here; skirmishing, felling trees across roads and preempting food and supplies. Covering 200 miles in 16 days, USA reached Greenup on Ohio River Oct. 3, on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio. Map on other side. Originally erected in 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: A Masterful Retreat
6 mi. S. of Grayson, KY 7, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0638
A Masterful Retreat. Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. Searching for supplies the command came this way. CSA had burned flour mill night before. Retreat from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River, made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Map other side. Originally erected in 1964.
KY 11 & KY 52, Beattyville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0639
Lookout Mountain Hero. In that crucial battle of the Chattanooga campaign, Nov. 25, 1863, Capt. John C. Wilson and 5 others from Estill Co., of 8th Ky. Inf., answered call for volunteers to plant U.S. flag on Lookout Mtn. Reaching summit in sight of both armies, they planted their colors, made by Estill County women. Regiment followed, taking mountain. His grave in Station Camp Cemetery, 4 miles S.W. Dedicated in December, 1963.
West Irvine, KY 52, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0640
Home of Gov. Fields. "Honest Bill from Olive Hill." Home of Gov. William Jason Fields, 34th Governor of Kentucky, 1923-27. He promoted Kentucky's first grant of Federal aid for road construction, consolidation of schools, teacher-training colleges at Murray and Morehead. Member U.S. Congress, 1911-23, Commonwealth Attorney, 1932-33. Born 1874 and died 1954 in Carter County. Buried Olive Hill. Dedicated March 17, 1964.
1 mi. E. of Olive Hill, US 60, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0641
"Bloody Breathitt". The courthouse that stood here, 1899-1963, was a landmark of Kentucky's "feudin' 'n' fightin'." Stemming from Civil War, family feuds and political disagreements, unnumbered slayings, ambushes and assassinations occurred between 1870-1920. In 11 months, 1901-02, 40 men were slain. Probably 100 Breathitt County officials were killed in that era of the past. Originally erected in September 1964.
Jackson, Courthouse lawn, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0642
A Masterful Retreat. As Gen. George W. Morgan's Union force, 8,000 when here, retreated from Cumberland Gap, they were harassed from West Liberty by CSA General John H. Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements to reach here caused Confederates to leave October 1, 1862 and rejoin main CSA force in Lexington. Union forces reached Greenup Oct. 3, 200 miles in 16 days. See map other side. Originally erected in 1964.
Grayson, US 60, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0643
Civil War Army Base. USA post located here to protect Ohio River traffic. Became supply base and communication center for Union forces in the Big Sandy region. In winter 1861-62, troops under Col. J. A. Garfield, later 20th President U.S., drove CSA from area by victory at Middle Creek. Area cleared of CSA again in 1864 by USA Kentucky forces under Col. George W. Gallup. May 2, 1964.
26th & Louisa, , Catlettsburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0644
Masterful Retreat. General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. On way through here USA harassed by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements caused CSA withdrawal at Grayson, Oct. 1. Union retreat, from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River, made in 16 days. See map other side. Dedicated in 1964.
Sandy Hook, Courthouse lawn, KY 7, 32, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0645
A Masterful Retreat. General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. From Manchester they moved in two columns, both seeking supplies, through here on to Proctor. Retreat from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Map other side. Installed in 1964.
Booneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30, ,