Forrest Reconnoitered ~Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky
N 37° 20.721 W 088° 03.929
16S E 405626 N 4133716
Forrest Reconnoitered ~Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky Located 1 mi. NE of Marion,Ky. on US 60.
Waymark Code: WM8H6X
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2010
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Forrest Reconnoitered ~Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky
Returning from reconnaissance and foraging mission to Ohio River, CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest with cavalry here Dec. 1, 1861, learned of threats to and arrests of Southern sympathizers. While capturing a few instigators, regimental Surgeon S. M. VanWyck was killed. Forrest stayed here another day before returning to Hopkinsville. See map other side.
Marker Name: Forrest Reconnoitered ~Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 615
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ~
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
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