Bear Wallow

Bear Wallow (HM1I12)

Location: Cave City, KY 42127 Barren County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 8.498', W 85° 51.751'

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On CSA invasion of Kentucky, resulting in battle of Perryville, Gen. Leonidas Polk's wing moved thru here, Sept. 16, 1862, to attack USA troops at Munfordville.

Two of Kentucky raids by CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry routed thru here, July 10 and Dec. 25, 1862. On second raid, skirmish here failed to retard the CSA. See map other side.
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HM NumberHM1I12
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Marker Number698
Year Placed1964
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, November 28th, 2014 at 9:01am PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 601022 N 4111189
Decimal Degrees37.14163333, -85.86251667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 8.498', W 85° 51.751'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 8' 29.88" N, 85° 51' 45.06" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 10884 US-31E, Cave City KY 42127, US
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