Dutton's Hill Battle - Somerset KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 06.900 W 084° 35.783
16S E 713559 N 4110333
This marker is located near the entrance to the Dutton Hill development on KY Route 39 in Somerset KY, Pulaski County, 42503. It was erected in
1964 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 712.)
Waymark Code: WM18G6W
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2023
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Dutton's Hill Battle
March 30, 1863, USA force of 1,250 under General Q. A. Gillmore overtook 1,550 Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Pegram, here. Five hour battle resulted. CSA driven from one position to another, withdrew during night across Cumberland. Killed, wounded, missing, CSA 200 and USA 30. On nine day expedition into Ky., CSA had captured 750 cattle and took 537 across river.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1964
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways.
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
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