Two Successful Raids. CSA Gen. N. B. Forrest with main body of cavalry passed this way before and after destructive raid on Paducah, March 25, 1864. Returning, Kentucky regiments, camping near here, given leave to seek food, horses, get recruits, visit families. Not one deserted. News item led Forrest to send men back thru here again, April 14, to capture horses missed before. Originally installed in 1964.
by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Highways Department #0655 of the Kentucky Historical Marker series
Colour: black
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