Guerrilla Raids on Clinton
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Guerrilla Raids on Clinton
Waymark Code: WM2BC8
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2007
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Federal troops garrisoned in area between 1862 and 1865 were often harassed by enemy guerrillas. March 10, 1864, Clinton was first raided by about forty who took supplies and horses that had been purchased for Union army. On July 10, 1864, guerrillas nearing Clinton on another raid lost 3 men killed and 5 wounded in a skirmish with USA infantry.
Marker Name: Guerrilla Raids on Clinton
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number (for official markers): 1400
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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