Scott's Raid - 513 - Williamsburg, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 36° 44.611 W 084° 09.601
16S E 753565 N 4070182
Occurring during US Civil War, a skirmish in July 1863 drove the Union pickets towards London, KY.
Waymark Code: WMHHXR
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Scott's Raid

Col. John S. Scott with 1,600 of 2nd Cav. Brig. CSA came up from Eastern Tenn. on raid to destroy USA communications and obtain cattle, horses, mules and arms. At Williamsburg on July 25, 1863 he was met by 100 pickets of 44th Ohio Inf. After a skirmish, he drove then toward London. Scott went on to Winchester, retreating then to Tenn. with heavy losses.
1962 Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways 513

Located on the north side of the Whitley County Courthouse lawn.

Marker Name: Scott's Raid

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 513

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

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