Russell House, Perryville, Kentucky
Posted by: 
krsmith2
N 37° 40.098 W 084° 58.751
16S E 678228 N 4170934
Hstory of this house durning the civil war.
Waymark Code: WMHZZK
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2013
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On the knoll, it was a key position on the Union left flank under Maj. Gen. McCook in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. The scene of desperate fighting, it changed hands twice and was hit many times. After the battle it was used as a hospital.
Marker Name: Russell House
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 194
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Department of Highways
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