Civil War Terrorist
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ggmorton
N 36° 41.439 W 085° 08.136
16S E 666565 N 4062175
A marker on the square in Albany.
Waymark Code: WM2636
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2007
Views: 31
Champ Ferguson born here in 1821. Guerrilla leader with Confederate leaning, but attacked supporters of both sides throughout Civil War in southern Ky., Tenn. Over 100 murders ascribed to Ferguson alone. Hunted by both CSA and USA. Taken after end of war, convicted by US Army Court, Nashville, and hanged Oct. 20, 1865. Buried at home in White County, Tennessee.
Marker Name: Civil War Terrorist
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 780
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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