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The Civil War era showed the extent of the South's influence on Indiana. Much of southern and central Indiana had strong ties to the South. Many of Indiana's early settlers had come from the Confederate state of Virginia and from Kentucky.
Indiana played a key role in helping the Union during the Civil War. See all the Military Locations IN Indiana pertaining to the Civil War here!
The Battle of Corydon is listed along side Gettysburg as the only two civil war battle sites on northern soil. This park reminds us of our history and is also listed listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Department seeks to inventory all Indiana Civil War Monuments, Markers, and Sites utilizing a geographical information system. We will be updating this map on a routine basis, so be sure to check back often for updates.
The Battle of Corydon was the only official Civil War battle in Indiana, and the battle site is the only one north of the Ohio River. The site commemorates the effort of Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan to spread the war to the north.
This is the site of the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, which took place on July 9, 1863. In hopes reinforcements would arrive and stop Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s march through Southern Indiana, 450 members of the Harrison County Home Guard attempted to delay Morgan’s 2,400 Confederate soldiers.
This tour highlights sites that are central to Indiana’s narrative from this era, specifically pertaining to the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, and even Abraham Lincoln. From memorials to house museums, going on this tour will expose you to locations and the rich 19th century narratives associated with them.
