Morgan's First Raid

Morgan's First Raid (HMQGF)

Location: Tompkinsville, KY 42167 Monroe County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 41.94', W 85° 41.259'

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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.
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HM NumberHMQGF
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number524
Year Placed1952
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 10:51pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 617229 N 4062284
Decimal Degrees36.69900000, -85.68765000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 41.94', W 85° 41.259'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 41' 56.40" N, 85° 41' 15.54" W
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Area Code(s)270
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 600 State Hwy 163, Tompkinsville KY 42167, US
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