A Masterful Retreat - Booneville, KY
N 37° 28.555 W 083° 40.518
17S E 263431 N 4151031
A Masterful Retreat Historical Marker, Booneville, KY
Waymark Code: WMD0AR
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2011
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The marker is located on the lawn of the Owsley County Courthouse in Booneville, KY.
Marker Text:
Gen. George W. Morgan’s 9000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began a 200-mile retreat. From Manchester they moved in two columns, both seeking supplies, through here on to Proctor. Retreat from the Gap to Greenup on Ohio River made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan’s Raiders. Map other side.
Marker Name: A Masterful Retreat
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number (for official markers): 645
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
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