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County: Harrison

Battle of Cynthiana

Marker Number: 

109

Location: 

US 27 at 62 Bridge,

Here Colonel John Hunt Morgan defeated Federal forces and captured the town July 18, 1862. On June 12, 1864, Morgan, as Brigadier General, was defeated here by Federal General Stephen Burbridge.

Reverse Description:

This marker was removed and replaced by marker #2312. It is housed in the Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum located at 112 S. Walnut Street in Cynthiana.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: The Battles of Cynthiana

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