Martin's Raid - Shelbyville, Kentucky
N 38° 12.691 W 085° 13.076
16S E 656016 N 4230785
This marker sits in the Veterans Memorial Park just across the street from the historic Shelby County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM54JH
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2008
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The marker reads:
Martins Raid:
In 1864 Capt. David (Black Dave)Martin and gang attempted raid on courthouse to secure guns stored there. Thomas C. McGrath, merchant, J.H. Masonheimer, tailor, and others defended town against raiders. Three guerillas were killed, and McGrath wounded. Mission failed.Martin died in 1896 and was buried in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Marker Name: Martin's Raid
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number (for official markers): 1089
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Department of Highways
Kentucky Historical Society
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