Kentucky Historical Marker #0586
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Dec. 2, 1863, CSA cavalry burned courthouse at Mt. Sterling to stop its use as a USA garrison. Clerk's records, in rear, saved. Circuit court records destroyed. Erected January 8, 1964.
Courthouse lawn, US 60, Mt. Sterling, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0587
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Courthouse and records at Stanton and other buildings were burned by guerrillas, spring of 1863. Buildings rebuilt. June 1, 1864, jail and records again burned. Dedicated June 3, 1963.
Stanton, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 15, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0588
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. The courthouse at Harlan was burned in reprisal for burning of Lee County, Va., courthouse, October, 1863. County records in clerk's office nearby were saved. Erected in 1963.
Harlan, Courthouse lawn, US 119, 421, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0589
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Dec. 24, 1864, a contingent of CSA Gen. Lyon's force, ordered to harass and delay pursuing Union troops, burned courthouse at Leitchfield. Records destroyed. Dedicated July 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Courthouse Burned
Leitchfield, Courthouse lawn, US 62, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0590
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Jan. 4, 1865, the courthouse at Owensboro, occupied by Union troops, was burned by guerrillas. The records of all county offices saved by the respective officers. Erected October 22, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Courthouse Burned
Courthouse lawn, US 60, Owensboro, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0591
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. The courthouse at Hodgenville was burned by guerrillas Feb. 21, 1865. It had been used by Union soldiers as barracks. All of the county records were saved. Originally erected June 28, 1963.
Hodgenville, Courthouse lawn, US 31-E, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0592
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on the reverse side. March 21, 1864, Union troops fled courthouse here as CSA force came up. Overheated stove started fire, burning building. Guerrillas burned many county records December 4. Erected in 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Courthouse Burned
Owingsville, Courthouse lawn, S. Court St., US 60, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0593
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Courthouse and other buildings in Tompkinsville burned by CSA force, April 22, 1863, in reprisal for Federals burning Celina, Tenn. Monroe County records were lost. Erected in 1963.
Tompkinsville, Courthouse lawn, KY 63, 100, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0594
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on the reverse side. Courthouse at Taylorsville was burned by guerrillas in January, 1865. Federal scouts caught them at Mt. Eden, killing one; captured and executed one. Records saved. Erected in 1963.
Taylorsville, Courthouse lawn, KY 44, 55, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0595
Upper Benson Church. The earliest Presbyterian Church in Franklin County was built in 1795 on a site one mile to the east; organized by Thomas Paxton and located on land owned by him. Services held in it until 1848. Rev. Samuel Shannon was its first Minister. Mr. Paxton and others from Upper Benson Church aided in founding The First Presbyterian Church of Frankfort in 1815. Presented by First Presbyterian Church, Frankfort. Dedicated June 23, 1963.
Near Anderson-Franklin Co. line, US 127, Frankfort, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0596
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. The courthouse at Marion was burned by guerrillas in January, 1865. Building a total loss, though walls stood. County records lost. Courthouse again burned in 1870. Erected in 1963.
Marion, Courthouse lawn, US 60, 641, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0597
Courthouse Burned. Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. The courthouse at Albany was burned by guerrillas late in 1864 and all county records destroyed. Erected in 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Courthouse Burned
Albany, Courthouse lawn, US 127, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0598
Forrest Foraged. In September 1862, Gen. N. B. Forrest's CSA cavalry camped for three days on the farm of Union sympathizer, Stephen T. Barnes, near here. The famished men and horses consumed all food, feed and water in sight. Assigned to harass the Union army moving north to the west of here, Forrest's force was part of CSA invasion under Gen. Braxton Bragg ending at Perryville Oct. 8, 1862. Dedicated September 28, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Forrest Foraged
Gold City, KY 265, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0599
Newport Barracks. An early army post, built in 1804, at junction of Licking and Ohio Rivers. In War of 1812 used as a military prison. Kentucky troops assembled here for the Canadian invasion, 1813. Used for training volunteers during Mexican War. Headquarters of Southern District, US Army, until Civil War, then Union recruiting depot. Granted to city by United States Congress, 1894. Dedicated October 30, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Newport Barracks and ExploreKYHistory: Newport Barracks II
Newport, Riverfront Park, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0600
Battle of Lebanon. Morgan's 2,400 Raiders, on way to Ohio, met by Colonel C. S. Hanson's 380 Union men here, July 5, 1863. During battle Hanson barricaded in railroad depot. Raiders fired buildings but rain prevented wide destruction. After 7-hour battle, Union troops, almost encircled, gave up. Forced at double-quick to Springfield, then paroled. Raiders crossed Ohio River at Brandenburg. Dedicated July 5, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle at Lebanon
At R.R. Station, off US 68, Lebanon, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0601
Raiders Entered Here. CSA Morgan's Raiders entered Kentucky here July 2, 1863. Union forces skirmished at Burkesville that day, followed by battles at Tebb's Bend July 4 and Lebanon on the 5th. At Brandenburg crossed Ohio River July 8 into Indiana. In northeastern Ohio, ammunition used up, they surrendered on July 26. Imprisoned at Columbus, Ohio, Morgan escaped Nov. 24, returned south. Erected in July 1963.
Burkesville, Courthouse lawn, KY 61, 90, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0602
Morgan's Headquarters. This house, built 1832, owned in 1863 by Col. Robert Buckner, War of 1812 veteran, was headquarters, July 7-8, of CSA General J. H. Morgan. Raiders crossing river on captured steamers interrupted as US gunboat Elk arrived. They exchanged fire and then Elk retired, ammunition exhausted. After crossing river, CSA burned steamer Alice Dean. Hulk at river bottom to the west. Dedicated July 4, 1964, revised and recast in 1975. Original text read: This house, built 1832, owned in 1863 by Col. Robert Buckner, War of 1812 veteran, was headquarters July 7-8 of CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan. Raiders crossing river on captured steamers interrupted as US gunboat Elk arrived shelling raiders. CSA cannon here dueled and Elk left, ammunition gone. All CSA crossed river. Steamer Alice Dean burned. Hulk at river bottom to the west.
Brandenburg, KY 228, Brandenburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0603
Civil War Generals. Union Generals from Greensburg. Major General William T. Ward, 1808-1878. U. S. Congressman 1851-53. He recruited three regiments in this area. On Sept. 2, 1864 Atlanta surrendered to him. In Sherman's March to Sea. Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson, 1825-1901, leader of 13th Ky. Inf., engaged at Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville. July 1863, pursued Morgan across Ky. to his capture in N.E. Ohio. Dedicated July 4, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Civil War Generals
Corner of Depot & Hodges Sts., Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0604
Col. Frank L. Wolford. A foremost champion of the Union, a staunch friend of the stricken South, defender of constitutional freedom. Born Columbia 1817, died 1895 and buried in city cemetery. Veteran Mexican War, leader famed First Kentucky Union Cavalry, hero of many battles, eight times wounded. Bold warrior, chivalrous foe. Renowned lawyer and orator. Member Legislature and Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1963.For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Union Colonel Frank Wolford
Columbia, Courthouse lawn, KY 80, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0605
Independence Day-1863. Morgan's Raiders, on way to Ohio, July 4, 1863, approached 200 USA Mich. Inf. under Col. O. H. Moore intrenched here. Morgan demanded surrender. Moore replied Fourth of July no day to entertain such a proposition. Eight CSA assaults repulsed in 3-hour battle, 36 CSA killed, 45 wounded. 6 USA killed, 23 wounded. Morgan bypassed and moved on after significant delay. Dedicated July 4, 1963.
9 mi. S. of Campbellsville, Bypass on old KY 55, ,