Forrest's Raid-Dec. 21, 1862 4B-18 Kenton
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Markerman62
N 36° 11.618 W 089° 00.556
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A marker along US 45W in Kenton
Waymark Code: WMKMRW
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2014
Views: 14
At Kenton, a detachment of Forrest's Brigade coming north from Rutherford, captured the Federal garrison, 250 men including Col. Thos. J. Kinney, 122nd Illinois Infantry. They also tore up the five miles of track between the two towns.
Marker Name: Forrest's Raid-Dec.. 21, 1862
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4B-18
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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