544 Christmas Mishap

Category: Markers

Marker reads, On December 24, 1862, main body of Morgans Raiders made camp south of here. Captain Quirk and scouts entered town although Union States Army troops patrolled area. Confederate States Army scouts wished to celebrate Christmas Eve, and dismounted at tavern. A patrol of 2nd Michigan Cavalry, Union States Army, rode up with same desire. After skirmish, with slight losses, both parties stampeded without a celebration.