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County: Monroe

Morgan's First Raid

Marker Number: 

524

Location: 

KY63/100, Tompkinsville

July 9, 1862, Morgan's Raiders, coming from Tenn. on first raid into Ky., attacked force of 9th Pa. Cav. at USA garrison. Raiders captured 30 of retreating enemy and destroyed tents and stores. They took 20 wagons, 50 mules, 40 horses, sugar and coffee supplies. At Glasgow they burned supplies, then went north, raiding 16 other towns before returning to Tenn.

Dedicated in 1962.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Tompkinsville Raided

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