Battle-June 8, 1864

Historical marker location:

Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

( US 460, Mt. Sterling)

Early this day CSA forces under Gen. John H. Morgan on his tragic last raid attacked Union camp here under Capt. Edward Barlow. CSA took 380 prisoners and material. $59,000 taken from Farmers' Bank. Leaving a force here under Col. H. L. Giltner, Morgan moved west with 2nd Brigade. Next morning CSA driven out. Joined by Morgan, took Lexington next day. See map.

Originally erected in 1964.

Civil War Lexington John Hunt Morgan Mt. Sterling