Forrest Reconnoitered
N 37° 24.565 W 087° 43.986
16S E 435122 N 4140544
FORREST RECONNOITERED PROVIDENCE KENTUCKY
Waymark Code: WMGEVF
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2013
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FORREST RECONNOITERED
CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs.
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Marker Name: FORREST RECONNOITERED
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 617
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
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