Morgan's Raiders at the Blue River Settlement
Morgan's Raiders arrived in Salem on July 10th 1863. The number of troops was estimated at 4,000. The Raiders committed many depredations while in Washington County including burning of the Depot, levied a ransom of one thousand dollars on DePauw's Mill, Knight's Mill and the woolen factory of Allen and Co.
The arrival of General Morgan’s Raiders to Hobb’s Grove in the Blue River Community was certainly alarming to Mrs. Hobbs, her eldest daughter and the youngest child who were home at the time (Dr. Hobbs and his sons being away at other duties). A number of Morgan’s Raiders took advantage of the shade of the grove of large trees to take a rest on their hurried dash through Southern Indiana. The Raiders stay in Hobb’s Grove was brief, much to the relief of the Hobb's family and the Home Guards.
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Year Established
1863