John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864)
Known as the "Thunderbolt of the Confederacy," Morgan was born in Huntsville, Alabama; in 1831 moved to Lexington.  After attending Transvylvania, he fought in the Mexican War. In Lexington, he prospered as owner of hemp factory and woolen mill.  Morgan organized Lexington Rifles Infantry, 1857; later lead them to aid Confederacy. See over
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