1824 - 1881

Born in Liberty, Indiana, Ambrose E. Burnside invented the breech-loading rifle in 1856. Commanded a brigade at First Bull Run and the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg. He was commander of the Army of Ohio when Morgan's Raiders were captured.

Marker is at the intersection of West Union Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Union Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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