Independence Day-1863
N 37° 13.818 W 085° 20.809
16S E 646654 N 4121701
Independence Day-1863
9 mi. S. of Campbellsville,Kentucky on the Bypass on old KY 55
Waymark Code: WMH3TD
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2013
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Morgan's Raiders, on way to Ohio, July 4, 1863, approached 200 USA Mich. Inf. under Col. O. H. Moore intrenched here. Morgan demanded surrender. Moore replied Fourth of July no day to entertain such a proposition. Eight CSA assaults repulsed in 3-hour battle, 36 CSA killed, 45 wounded. 6 USA killed, 23 wounded. Morgan bypassed and moved on after significant delay.
Marker Name: Independence Day-1863
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 605
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
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