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Hunt-Morgan House

The Hunt-Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, was built by John Wesley Hunt in 1814. Hunt was known as the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies and earned his fortune from the mercantile business shortly after Lexington was established. Other ...

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Hunt-Morgan House

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1814 Federal-style home, named Hopemont, retains original architectural features, including a cantilevered staircase & fanlight window. Saved from demolition by the Blue Grass Trust in 1955. Built by John Wesley Hunt (1773-1849), a philanthropist and the first millionaire west of ...

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Morgan House

Home of John Hunt Morgan

"Thunderbolt of the Confederacy"

Born Huntsville, Ala. 6-1-1825

Killed Greeneville, Tenn. 9-4-1864

Lieutenant - Kentucky Volunteers in Mexican War 1846-1847 Major General - C.S.A., 1861-1864.

Marker is at the intersection of North Mill Street and West 2nd Street, on the ...

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Morgan's Raid Route / Meigs County Courthouse

Pursuers converge at Pomeroy

Side A: Morgan's Raid Route

Pursuers converge at Pomeroy

As Morgan's Raiders rode eastward across southern Ohio during the third week of July 1863, the scattered defensive forces pursuing him consolidated and drew closer. Four regiments under Brigadier General ...

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John Tyler Morgan House

This was the residence of John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907), one of Alabama’s most honored political and military leaders. Constructed in 1859 by Thomas R. Wetmore, it was purchased by Morgan in 1865, and served for many years as his principal ...

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First Permanent Court House, Morgan County

Built circa 1837 with special taxes levied for that purpose by Alabama Legislature, 1836.

Replaced first court house, built circa 1825.

Somerville was incorporated, 1819, county seat 1819-1891.

Cotaco County created February 8, 1818, renamed Morgan County, June 14, 1821.

Marker is at the ...

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William Doyle Morgan House

732 Prince Street was the home of William Doyle Morgan (1853–1938), mayor 1891–1906 and the catalyst for much of Georgetown’s growth and prosperity by the turn of the century. He helped give the city what one observer called “the snap ...

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Morgan House

Dedicated April 23, 2000

Morgan House

Pony Express Route

Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861

Home Station

Apr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861

By

James Stretesky

Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema

Martinez Area Chamber of Commerce

Pony Express Trail Association

{Text on the reverse side reads:}

The first Pony Express Rider ...

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1858 Morgan Township House / Copperheadism in Butler County

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1858 Morgan Township House

On April 20, 1857, the trustees of Morgan Township met in Okeana to obtain a lot for the township house. From a quarter mill tax levy, $850 was budgeted for a house and lot. Money expended ...

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Daniel Morgan House

1786

In 1802 General Morgan died in this home built by George F. Norton in 1786. The house has been carefully nurtured over the centuries by the Boyd, Sherrard, Massie, Smith, Gaunt and Schember families.

Marker is at the intersection of Amherst ...

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