Bacon Creek Bridge
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N 37° 22.478 W 085° 54.158
16S E 597159 N 4136997
This site's events brought Morgan into public knowledge.
Waymark Code: WM916
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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The L&N R.R. bridge near here, a main USA supply line between Louisville and Bowling Green, was destroyed by Confederate troops in late 1861. Before repairs were complete, Morgan's Raiders burned it Dec. 5, 1861. This act brought Morgan's daring to public eye. A year later Morgan again burned the trestle and stockaded, taking 93 prisoners of 91st III. Vol.
Marker Name: Bacon Creek Bridge

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 530

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