Surprise Attack Here / Sacramento, Kentucky
N 37° 24.377 W 087° 15.708
16S E 476830 N 4139976
Sacramento, KY
Waymark Code: WMEDYA
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2012
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CSA cavalry from Hopkinsville under Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest surprised Union forces under Major Eli H. Murray December 18, 1861. Forrest sent dismounted men to attack both enemy flanks, and, with the remainder mounted, he bore down road upon Union center, which broke and fled. Forrest pursued 4 miles, dispersed USA troops, returned to Hopkinsville.
Marker Name: Surprise Attack Here
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 523
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
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