Cavalry vs. Gunboat/Confederate Raids and invasions and a Federal Retreat, in KY
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N 36° 47.892 W 087° 58.102
16S E 413610 N 4072923
A ship-to-shore battle was fought near here.
Waymark Code: WMBE2
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark, Nov. 15, 1861, at Hopkinsville. On reconnaissance learned of USA gunboat Conastoga’s intent to destroy CSA supplies as Canton. They met here Nov. 20 in 7 hours o ship-to-shore combat. Conastoga left. Forrest’s command had stood ground well, first time under fire.

Lt. Gen. N.B. Forrest, Brig. Gen. John H. Morgan, Gen. Braxton Bragg, Maj. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan included in map.

Marker Name: Cavalry vs. Gunboat/Confederate Raids and invasions and a Federal Retreat, in KY

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 619

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society, 1962
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