Kentucky Historical Marker #0505
Guerrilla Quantrill. William Quantrill, alias Captain Clarke, 4th Mo. Cav., taken here on May 10, 1865, ending four months Central Kentucky guerrilla raids. Surrounded in Wakefield's barn by Captain Terrill's 30 Kentuckians. Quantrill tried escape, mortally wounded and moved to Louisville Military Prison Hospital. He died June 6th, ending career as outlaw, then guerrilla for southern cause. Dedicated October 20, 1962.
5 mi. S. of Taylorsville, KY 55, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0506
Camp Charity. Named by Lexington Rifles, under John Hunt Morgan, who camped here Sept. 1861. Friendly people took no pay for food. With additional recruits, horses and supplies they joined Confederates at Green River September 30. The Rifles were mustered in as Second Cavalry Regiment, Ky. Volunteers, CSA, which developed into a Division, renowned as "Morgan's Raiders." Dedicated in 1962.
7 mi. E. of Bardstown, US 62, Bardstown, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0507
Newport-War of 1812. Kentuckians crossed here August 1812 marching to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Took Frenchtown (Monroe) on January 18, 1813. Four days later all but 30 were killed or captured. Other Kentuckians gathered here Aug. 31, 1813. Led by Governor Shelby these men defeated British and Indians in Battle of Thames in Canada Oct. 5, 1813. This ended fighting in the Old Northwest. Dedicated September 26, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Newport: War of 1812
Courthouse lawn, KY 8, Newport, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0508
Remember the Raisin. Rendezvous of Kentucky Volunteers, Aug. 15, 1812, ordered to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Kentuckians took Frenchtown (Monroe) on Raisin River Jan. 18, 1813. Four days later enemy attacked-killed, massacred, wounded, or captured all but 30. Of 1050 men not half reached home. Ky. counties named for officers: Allen, Ballard, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Edmonson, McCracken, Meade, Simpson. Dedicated August 5, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Remember the Raisin!
Georgetown, Courthouse lawn, US 25, 460, Georgetown, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0509
Eddyville. Several brisk skirmishes took place in this area because of the importance of Cumberland River navigation. Oct. 17, 1864, General H. B. Lyon with small CSA force attacked Union garrison, which surrendered and was taken from town. Union gunboat "Silver Lake" shelled town, took Lyon's wife hostage. Lyon then released Capt. Hugh M. Hiett and 8 USA officers. Dedicated in 1962.
Eddyville, intersection of KY 730 & KY 1055, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0510
Pound Gap. Route through here discovered by Christopher Gist, April 1, 1751. Brig. Gen. Garfield and 700 Union troops forced 500 CSA men from here Mar. 16, 1862 and burned CSA supplies. On last raid in Kentucky, Morgan's Raiders dislodged Union forces here June 1, 1864 and moved on to Mt. Sterling, Lexington and Cynthiana. They then returned to Virginia. Installed August 21, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Pound Gap
Jenkins, US 23, 119, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0512
West Liberty-Civil War. The first important engagement in eastern Kentucky occurred here on Oct. 23, 1861. USA forces led by Brig. Gen. Wm. Nelson surprised enemy under Capt. Andrew J. May. Civilian secessionists were captured and jailed Unionists released. Confederate losses 21 dead, 40 wounded, 34 captured. One Union soldier wounded. On Nov. 4, 1861 Gen. Nelson captured Prestonsburg. Dedicated November 29, 1962.
West Liberty, Main St., US 460, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0513
Scott's Raid. Col. John S. Scott with 1,600 of 2nd Cav. Brig. CSA came up from Eastern Tenn. on raid to destroy USA communications and obtain cattle, horses, mules and arms. At Williamsburg on July 25, 1863 he was met by 100 pickets of 44th Ohio Inf. After a skirmish, he drove then toward London. Scott went on to Winchester, retreating then to Tenn. with heavy losses. Dedicated October 9, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Scott's Raid
Williamsburg, Courthouse lawn, US 25-W, Williamsburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0514
Civil War Action. Aug. 23, 1862, Col. Scott's La. cavalry, of Gen. Kirby Smith's invading army from Tenn., routed Col. Metcalfe and Union troops. Approaching Richmond as USA army arrived, Scott went back to Camp Wildcat, then joined Smith in Richmond victory, Aug. 30, 1862. Mar. 1864, Gen. Grant on way to take command of all US armies stopped at house south of here. Cast in 1962.
Big Hill, US 421, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0515
Morgan-on to Ohio. July 2, 1863, CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan crossed Cumberland River near here, brushing aside Union patrols on north bank. Morgan placed some troops in ambush one mile from here and drove Union forces back to camp at Marrowbone. Morgan crossed Kentucky, invading Indiana and on into Northeastern Ohio, where he surrendered July 26. He was imprisoned at Columbus, Ohio. Dedicated in the autumn of 1962.
Burkesville, Courthouse lawn, KY 61, 90, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0516
Morgan at Midway. Taking 300 abandoned USA horses and mules at Versailles, Morgan's Raiders came here July 15, 1862. Advised of troop train approach from Frankfort he had tracks torn up and howitzers set. Train warned and returned to Frankfort. Morgan took telegraph line and coaxed train at Lexington to come on but it turned back. He and his men reached Georgetown that evening. Erected November 1962.
US 62, E Main Street, Midway, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0517
Forrest's Raid. General N. B. Forrest with Thompson's Ky. and Bell's Tenn. Brigades raided Paducah on March 25, 1864. Union's Fort Anderson held with aid of gunboats. Guards at USA warehouse captured. Part of town burned. Supplies of food taken by withdrawing CSA forces. Boast in Union newspaper prompted Forrest to send Gen. Abe Buford back to capture some overlooked horses. Dedicated in 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Forrest's Raid
21st & Old Mayfield Rd., Paducah, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0518
Civil War Actions. First skirmish in eastern Ky. On Sept. 19, 1861, Zollicoffer's CSA troops approached Barbourville. Home guard obstructed bridge. CSA took another route, were repulsed twice before guards retreated. Considerable property destroyed in town. CSA Gen. Kirby Smith's hdqrs. here Aug. 18 to 25, 1862 while preparing invasion of Central Ky. Erected October 1, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Barbourville, Kentucky
Near city limits of Barbourville, US 25-E, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0519
A Confederate Thrust. In the Confederate effort to gain control of Central Ky., Gen. Heth and troops reached outskirts of Covington Sept. 6, 1862 as threat to the North. Object was to hold USA troops here and prevent their moving to resist Bragg's forces nearing Louisville. Large Union forces crossed river for defense. Heth withdrew Sept. 12, obtaining recruits, food and supplies. Dedicated September 10, 1962.
Ft. Mitchell Country Club, off US 25, 42, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0520
A Masterful Retreat. USA Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan with 8000 men reached here Oct. 3, 1862 on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio, after retreating over 200 miles from Cumberland Gap in sixteen days, harassed by CSA Morgan's Raiders. USA forces had held Gap but Confederate operations based in Barbourville, 24 miles north of Gap, had cut off Union supplies and made retreat necessary. Dedicated November 17, 1962.
Courthouse lawn, US 23, Greenup, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0521
A Masterful Retreat. During the Civil War, Cumberland Gap was held alternately by Union and CSA armies. USA forces under Gen. George W. Morgan occupied it June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9,000 men retreated successfully to Greenup on Ohio River, 200 miles in 16 days over mountain roads, and despite the harassment of CSA Morgan's Raiders. Originally installed November 8, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap, US 25-E, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0522
Confederates Here. The Kentucky State Government moved to Louisville before CSA entered Lexington Sept. 2, 1862. Confederate cavalry moved through Sept. 3 on way toward Louisville. Richard Hawes was inaugurated second Confederate Governor October 4. Generals Bragg and Kirby Smith with large CSA force were present. They withdrew and Union forces occupied Frankfort, Oct. 7, 1862. Dedicated September 27, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: CSA Governor at Old State Capitol and ExploreKYHistory: Confederates Here
Old Capitol Grounds, Frankfort, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0523
Surprise Attack Here. CSA cavalry from Hopkinsville under Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest surprised Union forces under Major Eli H. Murray December 28, 1861. Forrest sent dismounted men to attack both enemy flanks, and, with the remainder mounted, he bore down road upon Union center, which broke and fled. Forrest pursued 4 miles, dispersed USA troops, returned to Hopkinsville. Dedicated November 4, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle of Sacramento
Sacramento, KY 81, 85, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0524
Morgan's First Raid. July 9, 1862, Morgan's Raiders, coming from Tenn. on first raid into Ky., attacked force of 9th Pa. Cav. at USA garrison. Raiders captured 30 of retreating enemy and destroyed tents and stores. They took 20 wagons, 50 mules, 40 horses, sugar and coffee supplies. At Glasgow they burned supplies, then went north, raiding 16 other towns before returning to Tenn. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Tompkinsville Raided
Tompkinsville, KY 63, 100, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0525
Morgan's Second Raid. North of here Morgan's Raiders destroyed two of the most important L&N R.R. trestles Dec. 28, 1862, rendering line impassable for two months. Circling this area, they returned to Tenn. on Jan. 2, 1863. In eleven days they destroyed $2,000,000 of U.S. property, wrecked L&N line from Munfordville to Shepherdsville, and captured, then paroled, 1,877 prisoners. Erected in 1962.
Elizabethtown at Cemetery, US 31-W, Elizabethtown, KY, United States