Courthouse Burned
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N 37° 34.432 W 085° 44.405
16S E 611256 N 4159282
Guerrillas burned the building since Union soldiers were using it as barracks.
Waymark Code: WM919
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in the last fifteen monthsl twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side.

The courthouse at Hodgenville was burned by guerrillas Feb. 21, 1865. It had been used by Union soldiers as barracks. All of the county records were saved.

Marker Name: Courthouse Burned

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 591

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