USA Gens. Morgan CSA /Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky - Compton, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 44.106 W 083° 32.838
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Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio R. Passed near here Sept. 23, 1862.
Waymark Code: WM16QFP
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2022
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USA Gens. Morgan CSA/Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky
Side 1
Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio R. Passed near here Sept. 23, 1862. Gen. John H. Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky moved by here. After two battles at Mt. Sterling, they met defeat in Cynthiana, June 12, 1864 and retreated to Va. Map other side.
Side 2
Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky-See Map
Location: Court Street, Campton KY 41301 . The marker is located on the grounds of the Wolfe County Courthouse.
Name of Battle:
Skirmish at Compton KY
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/23/1862
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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