Courthouse Burned

Courthouse Burned (HM1I0O)

Location: Princeton, KY 42445 Caldwell County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 6.557', W 87° 52.925'

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Gen. Hylan B. Lyon with 800 men invaded Ky., Dec. 1864, to enforce CSA draft law and divert USA from Nashville. In 23 days he burned seven courthouses used by Union forces. See map on reverse side. US troops fled Princeton as Lyon came from Eddyville. Courthouse burned on Dec. 15. Records saved. Next day, Lyon stopped US force, then moved toward Madisonville.
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HM NumberHM1I0O
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Marker Number579
Year Placed1963
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at 5:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 421627 N 4107359
Decimal Degrees37.10928333, -87.88208333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 6.557', W 87° 52.925'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 6' 33.42" N, 87° 52' 55.5" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100-198 KY-293, Princeton KY 42445, US
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