13 Facts About Morgan's Raid

1.

Morgan's Raid was a diversionary incursion by Confederate cavalry into the Union states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia during the American Civil War.

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2.

Morgan's Raid covered more than 1,000 miles, beginning in Tennessee and ending in northern Ohio.

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3.

Morgan's Raid trapped 400 men from the 20th Kentucky in the town's railroad depot, but the well-fortified building provided considerable protection.

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4.

Morgan's Raid wandered around Kentucky for a week seeking information on Morgan's whereabouts.

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5.

Morgan's Raid's goal was to delay Morgan long enough for Union reinforcements to arrive.

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6.

Morgan's Raid's cavalrymen burned the large brick depot, along with all the railcars on the track and the railroad bridges on each side of town.

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7.

Morgan's Raid spread alarm across southern and central Ohio, and wild speculation as to his destination.

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8.

At the subsequent Battle of Buffington Island in Ohio, Union troops won a decisive victory and captured 750 of Morgan's Raid men, including his brother Richard and noted cavalryman Col.

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9.

Morgan's Raid was turned away at skirmishes in Gallia County at Coal Hill and Hockingport, losing more of his force.

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10.

Morgan's Raid's men burned ten wooden canal boats and set a covered bridge ablaze to slow their pursuers.

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11.

Morgan's Raid still hoped to cross the Ohio River at some point and head through West Virginia to safety.

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12.

Only two of Morgan's Raid men were recaptured, and he and the rest soon returned to the South.

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13.

Morgan's Raid spread terror throughout the region, and seized thousands of dollars worth of supplies, food, and other items from local stores, houses, and farms.

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