1793 Morgan’s Station

(Marker Number: 115)

       

– 6 Miles  Location: 2 mi. E. of Mt. Sterling next to Heavenly View Farm 

Description: Settled in 1789. Attacked by Indians April 1, 1793. 19 women and children captured while men worked in fields. One woman hid in spring house and gave the alarm. 12 of the prisoners were massacred.

(Subjects: Forts and stations | Indians)

(Subjects: Civil War | Morgan, John Hunt | Morgan’s Raiders)