Monday, July 8, 2013

July 9, 1863---The Battle of Corydon, Indiana



JULY 9, 1863:    

The Battle of Corydon, Indiana. 


John Hunt Morgan’s raid reaches into southern Indiana. A force of about 400 Indiana militia and citizen volunteers engaged John Hunt Morgan's 2,400 cavalry. The determined Hoosier defense caused Morgan to bring up his cannon and shell Corydon, forcing the militia to surrender.

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