MorganÕs Raid Across Ohio: The Civil War Guidebook of the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail

MorganÕs Raid Across Ohio: The Civil War Guidebook of the John Hunt Morgan Heritage TrailThis book serves as the official guide to the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail of Ohio. From July 13 26, 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan led a daring group of more than 2,000 men across Southern Ohio. His mission: to distract and divert as many Union troops as possible from the action in Middle Tennessee and East Tennessee. Union troops under the command of Major General Ambrose Burnside gave chase. Although they were ultimately

This book serves as the official guide to the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail of Ohio. From July 13-26, 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan led a daring group of more than 2,000 men across Southern Ohio. His mission: to distract and divert as many Union troops as possible from the action in Middle Tennessee and East Tennessee. Union troops under the command of Major General Ambrose Burnside gave chase. Although they were ultimately successful, ending MorganÕs raid was a much harder job than anyone anticipated. With the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail, you too can follow MorganÕs route through southern and eastern Ohio. Fifty-six interpretive signs covering 557 miles through nineteen counties tell the story of the raidÕs successful beginnings, the battle with Union forces at Buffington Island, MorganÕs desperate escapes, and finally his capture. Come along and discover this amazing Ohio Civil War story!