Morgan’s Raid July 8-13, 1863
N 38° 36.328 W 086° 06.042
16S E 578303 N 4273379
Morgan raids Salem - Ransom and looting occur
Waymark Code: WM25D8
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2007
Views: 52
From the historical marker: Morgan’s Raid July 8-13, 1863 – At this point Gen. John Hunt Morgan routed poorly armed militia and occupied Salem ~ July 10, 1863. The town was looted and $1,000 ransom exacted from each mill owner.
County: Washington
Year Placed: 1963
Name: Morgan’s Raid July 8-13, 1863
ID#: 88.1963.1
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