Kentucky Historical Marker #0606
General Custer Here. Cavalry and infantry battalions under Gen. George Custer assigned here, 1871 to 1873, to suppress Ku Klux Klan and carpetbaggers, to break up illicit distilleries. Those gangs becoming inactive, he was sent to Chicago to maintain order after big fire. Returning, he led an active social life. In 1873 ordered to Dakota, ending in "Custer's Last Stand," June, 1876. Erected April 16, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: General Custer Here
Elizabethtown, Courthouse lawn, US 31-W, 62, Elizabethtown, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0607
Civil War Skirmish. Brig. Gen. T. C. Hindman's force, reconnoitering to protect Bowling Green portion of CSA defense line, approached Brownsville on Nov. 20, 1861. They skirmished here with the Union cavalry regiment of Colonel James S. Jackson, posted at Leitchfield. The Union loss was 7 killed, 5 wounded; CSA, one wounded. Confederates succeeded in obtaining vital medical supplies. Originally erected in 1963; text updated, recast in 1979. Original text read: Brig. Gen. T. C. Hindman's force scouting this area as protection of Bowling Green portion of the Confederate defense line and in search of medicines approached Brownsville. Union cavalry from Leitchfield also scouting area. Skirmished here Nov. 20, 1861. Union loss, 7 killed, 5 wounded; CSA, one wounded. Sundry articles obtained for Confederate needs.
Near Green River Bridge, Brownsville, KY 259, Brownsville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0608
War on the Big Sandy. On mission to dislodge CSA from area, Colonel James A. Garfield's troops reached Paintsville on Jan. 6, 1862. Under threat of USA flank movement on left and rear, Gen. Humphrey Marshall abandoned his strong breastworks here at Hager Hill. Moving to Middle Creek he was overtaken on Jan. 10 by large USA force. After engagement Marshall retreated to Virginia. Installed April 13, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: War on the Big Sandy
Hager Hill, US 23, 460, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0609
Home of Gov. Leslie. Preston H. Leslie, born Ky., 1819. Died Montana, 1907. Completed term of Gov. John Stevenson from Feb. to Sept., 1871, when elected 27th Governor of Kentucky. Known for his sound judgment of State affairs and meeting the needs of growing population and business. Territorial Governor of Montana, 1887-89, US District Attorney, 1894-98. Appointed by Pres. Cleveland. Installed in 1964.
US 31-E, 68, Glasgow, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0610
Confederate Governor. Home of George W. Johnson, born 1811 in Scott Co. Named first Confederate Governor of Ky. in Nov. 1861, he followed CSA army's withdrawal to Tenn. from Bowling Green in Feb., 1862. He became aide to General John C. Breckinridge but fought as private in Battle of Shiloh and mortally wounded, Apr. 7, 1862 - still as CSA Governor. Burial was in cemetery here. Originally installed on June 22, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Confederate Governor
3169 Ironworks Rd., Georgetown, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0611
Noted Dueling Ground. 1819-27, known as Linkumpinch. Tennesseans fought two famous duels here. General Sam Houston, in September 1826, severely wounded General William White. Houston later Gov. of Tenn., U.S. Sen., and Gov. of Texas. March 1827, attorneys R. M. Brank and C. M. Smith dueled. Brank was killed. Smith disbarred by Tenn. court action which brought end of dueling here. See other side. (Reverse) Sanford Duncan Inn - Built about 1819, as stage coach inn, by Sanford Duncan, a large land owner and leader in forming Simpson County. Most of original structure remains. Linkumpinch, a famous dueling ground on Duncan's land, one mile south. Tennessee had outlawed dueling and during 1819-27 Inn was frequently host to notable antagonists, including General Sam Houston. See other side. Originally erected in 1964. For more information see, ExploreKYHistory: Noted Dueling Ground/Sanford Duncan Inn
Near Tennessee State Line, US 31-W South, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0612
Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Map on other side. Originally installed on February 19, 1964.
Morganfield, US 60, 641, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0613
Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Map on other side. Installed July 31, 1964.
US 41-A & Hanson St., Madisonville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0614
Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest and cavalry came here 3 times on reconnaissance missions from Hopkinsville. Captured USA arms and equipment here, Nov. 24, 1861. Moved through here Dec. 28 on way to victory over larger USA force at Sacramento and returned for camp here that night. Jan. 1862, here to burn Pond River bridges, delay Union army. See the other side. Dedicated May 20, 1964.
Courthouse lawn, US 62, Greenville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0615
Forrest Reconnoitered. Returning from reconnaissance and foraging mission to Ohio River, CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest with cavalry here Dec. 1, 1861, learned of threats to and arrests of Southern sympathizers. While capturing a few instigators, regimental Surgeon S. M. VanWyck was killed. Forrest stayed here another day before returning to Hopkinsville. See map other side. Erected in 1964.
1 mi. NE of Marion, US 60, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0616
Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and 300 cavalry sent on foraging and reconnaissance mission from Hopkinsville reached Ohio River at Caseyville, Nov. 30, 1861. See map on other side. He found large supply of hogs, taking some along. After he left, USA got the rest and much whiskey. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Originally installed February 19, 1964.
Sturgis, US 60, 641, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0617
Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Map on other side. Installed July 30, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Forrest Reconnoitered
US 41, KY 120-A, Providence, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0618
Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark here November 15, 1861. Forrest made reconnaissance and foraging expeditions out of here. See map on other side. When on one he defeated USA forces in Battle of Sacramento on December 28. After occupation of Hopkinsville for almost three months CSA evacuated. They withdrew into Tennessee. Installed August 16, 1965.
Hopkinsville Stone Company, US 41, Hopkinsville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0619
Cavalry vs. Gunboat. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark, Nov. 15, 1861, at Hopkinsville. On reconnaissance learned of USA gunboat Conestoga's intent to destroy CSA supplies at Canton. They met here November 20 in 7 hours of ship-to-shore combat. Conestoga left. Forrest's command had stood ground well, first time under fire. See map other side. Erected in 1964.
Canton, US 68, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0620
The Ohio Bridge. Marker #620, The Ohio Bridge, was replaced by marker #1601, Roebling Suspension Bridge, which was erected in 1977.
Covington, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0621
Morgan's Last Raid. On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse. Erected in 1964.
KY 11, W. of Flemingsburg, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0622
Morgan's Last Raid. On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse. Dedicated June 1, 1964.
4 mi. S. of US 460, US 119, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0623
Morgan's Last Raid. On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse. Dedicated May 9, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Morgan's Last Raid
Prestonsburg, W. of Bridge, KY 114, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0624
Morgan's Last Raid. On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864. Moved through here. Took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, then took Lexington on l0th, and Cynthiana on the 11th. Next day USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA. Morgan retreated, reaching Virginia June 20. See map other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse. Erected April 10, 1964.
Hindman, KY 80, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0625
"Morgan's Men" Here. CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's cavalry first raided Kentucky July, 1862. Took Cynthiana but, faced by large USA forces, withdrew. Destroyed arms here on 19th and went to Richmond. On last raid, June 1864, after two battles at Mt. Sterling, they moved by here to Lexington and to Cynthiana where they met defeat on 12th and retreated to Virginia. See map on other side. Dedicated March 9, 1964.
Courthouse lawn, US 60 & KY 627, Winchester, KY, United States