West Liberty - Civil War - West Liberty, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 37° 55.011 W 083° 15.667
17S E 301243 N 4199000
This historical marker is located on Main St. in West Liberty, Kentucky. The reverse side has a map of Kentucky Civil War sites.
Waymark Code: WM3Q3M
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snfromky
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West Liberty - Civil War

The first important engagement in eastern Kentucky occurred here on Oct. 23, 1861. USA forces led by Brig. Gen. Wm. Nelson surprised enemy under Capt. Andrew J. May. Civilian secessionists were captured and jailed Unionists released. Confederate losses 21 dead, 40 wounded, 34 captured. One Union soldier wounded. On Nov. 4, 1861 Gen. Nelson captured Prestonsburg.


Marker Name: West Liberty - Civil War

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 512

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