Forrest Reconnoitered
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snfromky
N 36° 53.077 W 087° 28.892
16S E 457090 N 4082180
General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his Confederate forces made reconnaissance expeditions from here before withdrawing back to Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WM3NKM
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2008
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CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark here November 15, 1861. Forrest made reconnaissance and foraging expeditions out of here. See map on other side. When on one he defeated USA forces in Battle of Sacramento on December 28. After occupation of Hopkinsville for almost three months CSA evacuated. They withdrew into Tennessee.
Marker Name: Forrest Reconnoitered
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 618
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
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