Battle of Mt. Sterling
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N 38° 03.408 W 083° 56.579
17S E 241785 N 4216207
Historical marker located on the grounds of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Mt. Sterling.
Waymark Code: WM2ECW
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snfromky
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Battle of Mt. Sterling

On March 22, 1863, about 300 Confederate cavalrymen under Col. R.S. Cluke captured this city.  Taking 438 prisoners, 222 wagon loads of military stores, 500 mules and 1000 stands of arms.  Confederate losses: 8 killed, 13 wounded.  Union losses: 4 killed, 10 wounded. ~ text of marker

Marker Name: Battle of Mt. Sterling</

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 177

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Department of Highways
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