Baker Hill
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 37° 00.308 W 086° 25.230
16S E 551558 N 4095598
The CSA retreat was sparked from shots originating from here.
Waymark Code: WMBAN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ibycus
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One of nine hills fortified by CSA making Bowling Green a strong confederate defense center, 1861. Feb. 14, 1862, day after CSA left the area USA forces in command of Gen. Ormsby Mitchell bombarded the town from here. It continued until a civilian bearing flag of truce advised Federals CSA had gone. Residence on hilltop used as hospital by USA to end of war.
Marker Name: Baker Hill

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 1049

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