Step back in time and follow the dramatic story of John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate cavalry, who rode into Guernsey County on July 23, 1863, during a 950-mile raid through three states.
Stolen horses, burned bridges, and commandeered meals
As Morgan and his weary troops pushed eastward, they passed through the small towns of Cumberland, Senecaville, Lore City and Old Washington, leaving behind stories of stolen horses, commandeered meals, burned bridges and close encounters with residents.
Signs recount the tale of the raid through each community
Today, four interpretive markers along the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail tell the stories of what happened in each community. At every stop, you’ll uncover another piece of the thrilling chapter in Guernsey County history—including the question of whether Morgan and his men were finally captured or managed to escape.
Follow the trail, read the stories and imagine what it was like when 2,000 Confederate cavalrymen suddenly arrived in town.
Stop at the markers in Cumberland, Senecaville, Lore City and Old Washington, and let the trail bring this remarkable piece of Civil War history to life.