Morgan's Last Raid

Morgan's Last Raid (HM1KN0)

Location: Mayslick, KY 41055 Mason County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 31.611', W 83° 49.986'

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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 retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.
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HM NumberHM1KN0
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Marker Number691
Year Placed1967
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, May 21st, 2015 at 10:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 253028 N 4268077
Decimal Degrees38.52685000, -83.83310000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 31.611', W 83° 49.986'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 31' 36.66" N, 83° 49' 59.16" W
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Area Code(s)606
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near US-68, Mayslick KY 41055, US
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