Kentucky Historical Marker #1507
Battle of Irvine. Only Civil War battle in this area. Col. John S. Scott, CSA, and troops arrived here July 30, 1863, with plan to capture 14th Ky. Cavalry. Held Irvine only a few hours. Col. W. P. Sanders, USA, and his force pursued Scott, capturing some of rear guard. Col. Scott's troops crossed river at Irvine but fought with Col. Sanders' men from other side. Scott soon departed.
Irvine, Courthouse lawn, KY 52 & 89, Irvine, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0199
Irvine. Named, 1812, for Col. Wm. Irvine. Member from Madison Co. of 1787 and 1788 conventions that sought separation from Va. and statehood for Ky.; member of Constitutional Convention, 1799. "He had strong hold on affection of people. Few have gone to grave more lamented." Dedicated May 16, 1863.
Courthouse lawn, KY 52, 89, Irvine, KY, United States