Morgan’s Raiders

Morgan's Raiders were a Confederate military unit led by John Hunt Morgan. This cavalry unit was known for its swift, lightning-like raids on Union supply lines during the American Civil War. Their tactics involved avoiding open combat, interrupting enemy communications, and destroying transportation facilities.

Morgan's most notable raid occurred in July 1863 when his forces penetrated as far north as Indiana and Ohio, the farthest Union territory reached by a Confederate force. Although this raid did not inflict significant damage and resulted in heavy casualties, it diverted Union pressure from other Confederate armies. Morgan was eventually captured but later escaped. He continued his raiding activities until his death in 1864.12