Civil War Army Base - Catlettsburg, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 25.021 W 082° 35.852
17S E 360534 N 4253293
In winter 1861-62, troops under Col. J. A. Garfield, later 20th President U.S., drove CSA from area by victory at Middle Creek. Area cleared of CSA again in 1864 by USA Kentucky forces under Col. George W. Gallup.
Waymark Code: WM16QFQ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2022
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TEXT on historical marker:
USA post located here to protect Ohio River traffic. Became supply base and communication center for Union forces in the Big Sandy region. In winter 1861-62, troops under Col. J. A. Garfield, later 20th President U.S., drove CSA from area by victory at Middle Creek. Area cleared of CSA again in 1864 by USA Kentucky forces under Col. George W. Gallup.
LOCATION: Catlettsburg, 26th & Louisa, US 23, 60:
Name of Battle:
Skirmish at Middle Creek, KY
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 01/01/1862
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.