Panther Creek Battle
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ReedKyCacheFinders
N 37° 40.175 W 087° 07.762
16S E 488591 N 4169163
Only place the battle was fought in Davies County during the War between the states.
Waymark Code: WM4X8C
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snfromky
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Sept. 19, 1862, Confederate force occupied Owensboro. Usa Troops at old Fairgrounds refused demand for surrender. Skirmish followed. Union soldier swam Ohio River to summon help from Indiana Legion. CSA retired to here. Home Guards from Indiana crossed river and attacked next day. CSA retreated with 36 killed, 70 wounded. USA loss, 3 killed and 35 wounded
Marker Name: Panther Creek Battle

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 745

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society .. Kentucky Department of Highways
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