John Hunt Morgan Surrender Site

[Buckeye Bill]

In the early hours of September 4th, 1864, Federal cavalry raided the town of Greeneville, Tennessee and shot Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan as he resisted capture in a garden outside the Williams' house. His death was lauded in the North and lamented in the South. Federal soldiers abused his corpse and paraded it to their headquarters. The following day, Morgan's body was transported under a flag of truce to his wife in Abingdon, Virginia, where his first funeral was held. A week later, thousands of mourners attended a state funeral in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. In 1868, Morgan's brother transported his body back to Lexington, where nearly 2,000 people attended a third funeral at Lexington Cemetery on April 17, 1868.

* The Lexington, Kentucky Cemetery (John Hunt Morgan Grave).

 

[Buckeye Bill]

On this day in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and 360 troopers surrender to Federal cavalry near West Point, Ohio. This surrender ended John Hunt Morgan's "Great Raid of 1863" through the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Morgan and his troopers would be transported to Cincinnati, Ohio for a military trial. Morgan and troopers would later be transported to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio.

 

[donna]

Thanks for bringing up. Always enjoy about John Hunt Morgan.

 

[bdtex]

* The John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail in Ohio starts in Harrison and ends at West Point.

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* Tools of the Traveling Trade!!!

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Is that Heritage Trails brochure on the lower right still available? I love those. I pick up a couple of any of those I run across at state welcome centers or county visitor centers.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

Is that Heritage Trails brochure on the lower right still available? I love those. I pick up a couple of any of those I run across at state welcome centers or county visitor centers.

Yes....

Just contact the Indiana Historical Society's website. They have the tour book and brochure. The lady which wrote the Indiana JHMHT tour book also co-wrote the Ohio JHMHT tour book with David Mowery.

Bill

 

[jackt62]

Interesting that the headstone contains no reference to his rank or service in the CSA.

 

[Patrick H]

Hey, Bill, a couple of questions just popped into my head: When you went on this tour, did you retrace the entire route as much as possible (gravel county roads, etc.?) Also, I know you are pretty thorough. How many days did you spend exploring the raid route?

 

[diane]

This is a splendid thread, Buckeye Bill!

Got some new information, too - I didn't know Morgan was buried three times! I've always been curious about the circumstances of his death - thought he was asleep and been surprised, so he grabbed his pants and his pistols and ran downstairs. Got shot turning to give orders to his men in the garden - sure wasn't surrendering if that was the case!

 

[Buckeye Bill]

Hey, Bill, a couple of questions just popped into my head: When you went on this tour, did you retrace the entire route as much as possible (gravel county roads, etc.?) Also, I know you are pretty thorough. How many days did you spend exploring the raid route?

I retraced the majority of the same routes in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. The ones in Indiana are very tricky. One wrong turn and "Pick Any Horror Movie Plot."

The Kentucky JHMHT "Great Raid" tour took me a full day (Cumberland River ferry crossings to Ohio River steamboat crossings). The Indiana JHMHT tour took another full day. The Ohio JHMHT took two full days. The Ohio tour contained 54 marker stops. I had the opportunity to visit small towns in the listed states which most individuals don't have a clue ever existed. I had a blast, Pat!!!

Bill

 

[Buckeye Bill]

This is a splendid thread, Buckeye Bill!

Got some new information, too - I didn't know Morgan was buried three times! I've always been curious about the circumstances of his death - thought he was asleep and been surprised, so he grabbed his pants and his pistols and ran downstairs. Got shot turning to give orders to his men in the garden - sure wasn't surrendering if that was the case!

Thanks, Diane!

I find John Hunt Morgan and his raids to be very fascinating.

The city of Lexington, Kentucky removed his statue (along with John C. Breckinridge) from the county court yard last October. Both statues were placed near their grave sites at the Lexington Cemetery on Tuesday. I will be making a day trip soon to photograph the statues and grave sites.

Bill

 

[Patrick H]

I retraced the majority of the same routes in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. The ones in Indiana are very tricky. One wrong turn and "Pick Any Horror Movie Plot."

The Kentucky JHMHT "Great Raid" tour took me a full day (Cumberland River ferry crossings to Ohio River steamboat crossings). The Indiana JHMHT tour took another full day. The Ohio JHMHT took two full days. The Ohio tour contained 54 marker stops. I had the opportunity to visit small towns in the listed states which most individuals don't have a clue ever existed. I had a blast, Pat!!!

Bill

I'm sure you did. I asked about the exact route because so many of the main roads from 150 years ago got replaced by newer roads over the years, and some were lost altogether. I didn't know how much of Morgan's original route remains today, but I suspected a lot of it does, and you confirmed that. You know that I have invested a lot of time finding exact routes and sites of events around my own town. It isn't always easy--or I should say that some locales and sites are easier than others.

 

[kel1985]

The issue entitled "The Great Raid" with the photo of Ulysses S. Grant's childhood home on the cover is the best issue regarding the Morgan Raids.

Bill

That's where I got the info on it, have been there a couple times!

 

[Buckeye Bill]

That's where I got the info on it, have been there a couple times!

I miss the "Blue & Gray" magazine! One of the best.....

Bill

 

[kel1985]

I miss the "Blue & Gray" magazine! One of the best.....

Bill

I always liked the General's Tour, brought those mags with me to a bunch of different battlefields.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

On this day in 1864, Federal Lt. Colonel William H. Ingerton led the 13th Tennessee Cavalry to Greeneville, Tennessee where he learned that Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan was at the Dickson-Williams Mansion. The Federal cavalry surprised the Confederates near this mansion. Some escaped on their horses while many others were shot or captured. Nicknamed the Thunderbolt of the Confederacy, Morgan bolted from the house and searched for an escape route. His officers urged him to remain in the mansion and await reinforcements. Morgan refused: "The boys can not get here in time. The Yankees will never take me prisoner again." Morgan and his staff officers ran to St. James Episcopal Church nearby, where they hid under the floor until Morgan heard Federal soldiers enter the church. He then rushed out toward the grape arbors near the Williams's stables and his horse, Sir Oliver. As Wilcox's troopers surrounded the area, Morgan tried to walk away in the confusion. Federal Private Andrew J. Campbell ordered him to halt, and when Morgan failed to obey the order, Campbell shot and killed him.

 

[redbob]

On this day in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and 360 troopers surrender to Federal cavalry near West Point, Ohio. This surrender ended John Hunt Morgan's "Great Raid of 1863" through the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Morgan and his troopers would be transported to Cincinnati, Ohio for a military trial. Morgan and troopers would later be transported to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio.

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While I am not at all in favor of removing statues and monuments, the removal of these two statues from their previous location can't help but improve their visibility. While located at the courthouse, they were overshadowed by construction, highrises, and congestion so bad that you couldn't really get a look at them. At least now they are in an environment where they can be studied and enjoyed for generations to come. And once again Buckeye Bill you have hit it out of the park with your thread.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

While I am not at all in favor of removing statues and monuments, the removal of these two statues from their previous location can't help but improve their visibility. While located at the courthouse, they were overshadowed by construction, highrises, and congestion so bad that you couldn't really get a look at them. At least now they are in an environment where they can be studied and enjoyed for generations to come. And once again Buckeye Bill you have hit it out of the park with your thread.

I concur, Marine!

Bill

 

[James N.]

Where is JEB Stuart's uniform?

It wasn't there when I visited in January 2016.

I remember seeing one of Stuart's uniforms - frock or shell jacket and trousers - in the Museum of the Virginia Historical Society or Battle Abbey along with a frock of Lee's and the Charles Hoffbauer Four Seasons of the Confederacy murals.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

On this day in 1863, Old Washington, Ohio, was the site of a small engagement during the course of Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan's "Great Raid of 1863." In the course of their campaign through Ohio, the Confederate raiders appeared in several Guernsey County villages, including Old Washington, where they wreaked havoc before being caught by Federal cavalry. There are three Confederate Raiders buried at the cemetery in Old Washington.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

On this day in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and 360 troopers surrender to Federal cavalry near West Point, Ohio. This surrender ended John Hunt Morgan's "Great Raid of 1863" through the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Morgan and his troopers would be transported to Cincinnati, Ohio for a military trial. After the trial, Morgan and his troopers would be transported by train to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio.