The Battle of Corydon took place July 9, 1863, in Harrison County, Indiana during Morgan's Raid in the American Civil War. It was the only Civil War battle in Indiana and resulted in a Confederate victory, which enabled Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan to secure supplies and money before turning eastward to Ohio. July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 175 days remaining. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan Morgans Raid was a highly publicized incursion by Confederate cavalry into the Northern states of Indiana and Ohio during the American Civil War. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... State nickname: The Hoosier State Other U.S. States Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Governor Mitch Daniels (R) Official languages English Area 94,321 km² (38th)  - Land 92,897 km²  - Water 1,424 km² (1. ... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February, 1861, to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when seven southern states seceded from the United States (with four more to follow). ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan John Hunt Morgan (June 1, 1825 – September 4, 1864) was a Confederate general and cavalry officer in the American Civil War. ... State nickname: The Buckeye State Other U.S. States Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Governor Bob Taft (R) Official languages None Area 116,096 km² (34th)  - Land 106,154 km²  - Water 10,044 km² (8. ...

On July 2, 1863, General Morgan, with about 2,450 hand-picked cavalrymen, rode into Kentucky to disrupt the communications of the Union Army of the Cumberland, which began its operations against Braxton Bragg’s Army of Tennessee (Tullahoma Campaign) on June 23. Crossing the Cumberland River at Burkesville, Morgan’s column advanced to the Green River, where it was deflected by a Union regiment at Tebb’s Bend on July 4. Morgan surprised and captured the garrison at Lebanon, Kentucky, then rode via Springfield, Bardstown and Garnettsville. On July 8, Morgan crossed the Ohio River at Mauckport, Indiana, despite orders to remain south of the river in Kentucky. Union military officials called out the militia in Indiana and Ohio and worked feverishly to organize a defense. July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... The Union Army refers to the United States Army during the American Civil War. ... Union army in the west during the American Civil War, commanded at various times by Generals Robert Anderson, Don Carlos Buell, William S. Rosecrans, and George Thomas. ... Braxton Bragg Braxton Bragg (March 22, 1817 – September 27, 1876) was a career U.S. Army officer and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. ... Battle of Hoovers Gap Conflict American Civil War Date June 24– 26, 1862 Place Bedford County, Tennessee and Rutherford County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Hoovers Gap was the principal battle fought in the Tullahoma Campaign of the American Civil War. ... June 23 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Length 1,106 km Elevation of the source 480 m Average discharge 3,217 m³/s Area watershed 46,830 km² Origin Oven Fork, Kentucky Mouth Ohio River Basin countries United States The Cumberland River is an important waterway in the southern United States. ... The Green River is a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in Lincoln County in south-central Kentucky. ... // Size and Composition A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. ... July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ... Lebanon is a city located in Marion County, Kentucky. ... Springfield is a city located in Washington County, Kentucky. ... Bardstown is a city located in Nelson County, Kentucky. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... Carl D. Perkins Bridge in Portsmouth, Ohio with Ohio River and Scioto River tributary on right. ... Mauckport is a town located in Harrison County, Indiana. ... A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ...

At 11:00 a.m., the Confederates reached the outskirts of Corydon, the county seat of Harrison County. Blocking their way a mile south of town was a line of hasty works manned by the Sixth Indiana Legion under Col. Lewis Jordan. There was no question that Morgan’s guns could have made short work of these 400 farmers-turned-soldiers, but time was of the essence as the Union was already gathering troops for an effective pursuit. Morgan’s main body could not be delayed. The Indiana Home Guard would have to be dealt with by the advance elements. Jordan’s small force was drawn in a battle line behind a hastily thrown up barricade of logs. A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... A barricade is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ... A barricade is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction. ...

Using an artillery section and one battalion to pin the defenders, Col. Richard Morgan, the general's brother, launched a flank attack that quickly routed the Hoosiers just as General Morgan arrived with the main body of Confederates force. After a short but spirited battle of less than an hour, Jordan retired with his militia into Corydon, but soon surrendered when Rebel artillery fired a pair of shells into the town. A small cast-iron cannon on a carriage A cannon is any large tubular firearm designed to fire a heavy projectile over a considerable distance. ... A Hoosier is a resident or native of the U.S. state of Indiana. ...

Accounts vary as to the number of casualties, but the most reliable evidence suggests that Jordan lost 4 killed, 10-12 wounded, and 355 captured. Morgan counted 11 dead and 40 wounded raiders. Among the dead Federals was a civilian toll keeper, who perished near his tollgate. Raiders killed a Lutheran minister on his farm, four miles from the battlefield, and stole horses from several other farmers. The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... In most Protestant churches, a minister is a member of the ordained clergy who leads a congregation or participates in a role in a parachurch ministry; such a person may also be called a Pastor, Preacher, Bishop, Chaplain or Elder. ... Farmer spreading grasshopper bait in his alfalfa field. ...

General Morgan led his division into Corydon. Recognizing their spirited defense, Morgan paroled all of the Home Guard as if they had been regular Federal soldiers. Gleeful Confederates then spent the afternoon plundering stores and collecting ransom money. Morgan threatened to torch three local mills, and demanded amounts ranging from $700 to $1,000 from each to save them from destruction. The county treasurer paid Morgan $690, and two leading stores $600 each. Later that day, the raiders left Corydon and continued their northward ride, scouring the countryside to collect fresh horses and additional booty. Morgan then turned his force towards Ohio, where they would be thwarted at the Battle of Buffington Island in their attempt to recross the Ohio River to safety. The term ransom refers to the practice of holding a prisoner to extort money or property extorted to secure their release, or to the sum of money involved. ... In many governments, a treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury. ...

Sources

• U.S. War Department, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 70 volumes in 4 series. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1880-1901.
• Mingus, Scott L., "Morgan's Raid," CHARGE! Magazine, Volume 4, August, 2004, page 12-13. Used by permission of the Johnny Reb Gaming Society.
• CWACS Battle Summary for Corydon
• Corydon Battle Park