Fort Webb/Civil War Fortifications of Bowling Green
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N 37° 00.775 W 086° 25.963
16S E 550466 N 4096455
One of several Old forts in Bowling green.
Waymark Code: WMBEG
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Constructed by CSA during early days of Civil War. One of Numerous fortifications in Bowling Green area used by CSA and Union forces. Located at head of navigation on Barren and Green River systems, Bowling Green became important stronghold with two railroads to Memphis and Nashville. Threats from Union forces caused CSA to abandon town Feb. 14, 1862.

Marker Name: Fort Webb/Civil War Fortifications of Bowling Green

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Fort

Marker Number (for official markers): Not listed

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Not listed
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