Retreat from Cumberland Gap - Manchester KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 07.321 W 083° 45.256
17S E 255302 N 4111959
Union soldiers covered a distance of 200 miles in 16 days to retreat from CSA's Morgan's Raiders
Waymark Code: WM16QP1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2022
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TEXT from Historical Marker:
Gen. George W. Morgan's Union forces occupied Cumberland Gap from June 18 to September 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9.000 men withdrew. They camped here Sept. 9-21 to perfect organization for march. Made fruitless supply search. Entire retreat to Ohio River, 200 miles, made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders.
Name of Battle:
Manchester KY Retreat
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/21/1862
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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