Forrest Reconnoitered
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N 37° 32.201 W 087° 15.645
16S E 476963 N 4154443
On reconnaissance and search for supplies, late Nov.1861, CSA Gen. Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry scouted area.
Waymark Code: WM566Y
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Forrest Reconnoitered

On reconnaissance and search for supplies, late Nov.1861, CSA Gen. Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry scouted area. Reported USA forces of Gen. T. C. Crittenden gathered here. Forrest moved on west. Again in area, Dec. 28, 1861, Forrest met and defeated Union scouting force in battle at Sacramento. CSA escaped capture by USA troops sent from Calhoun. See map over.
Marker Name: Forrest Reconnoitered

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 665

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

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