Indiana's Civil War Heritage
Preserve the Path of History.
In the summer of 1863, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan led his raiders on a daring 1,000-mile journey through Indiana — leaving an indelible mark on the landscape and the people who witnessed it. That trail is fading. Help us bring it back.
History does not preserve itself. Every unmarked mile, every forgotten crossing, every overgrown path is a piece of Indiana's story slipping away. We cannot let that happen.
— Friends of the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail
The Great Raid of 1863
A Thousand Miles Through Enemy Territory
In July 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan led approximately 2,400 Confederate cavalry on the longest raid of the Civil War — cutting through Indiana and Ohio in a bold, desperate gamble to draw Union forces away from the South.
For twelve days, Morgan's men swept across southern Indiana, engaging local militia, seizing supplies, and leaving behind a trail of stories that locals still tell today. The route they traveled is one of the most significant — and least recognized — Civil War corridors in the nation.
The John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail follows that historic path, connecting communities, monuments, and landscapes that witnessed this remarkable chapter of American history.
Explore the Full HistoryHelp Us Restore the Trail
We are raising funds to restore trail markers, preserve historic sites, and create educational resources along the route. Every dollar brings us closer to honoring this history.
raised — every dollar moves us forward
Trail Supporter
$25
Funds the restoration of one historic trail marker along the route.
Trail Keeper
$100
Sponsors educational signage at a key site along Morgan's path.
Trail Guardian
$500
Underwrites the full preservation of a historic crossing or encampment site.
The Time to Act Is Now
Time Is Not on Our Side.
Every year, more of this trail disappears — overgrown, unmarked, forgotten. The communities along Morgan's route deserve to know this history. The nation deserves to remember it. Your donation today keeps that memory alive.