Forrest Reconnoitered

Forrest Reconnoitered (HM1O4V)

Location: Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Christian County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 53.078', W 87° 28.892'

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CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark here Nov. 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 Dec. 28. After occupation of Hopkinsville for almost three months CSA evacuated. They withdrew into Tennessee.
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HM NumberHM1O4V
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Marker Number618
Year Placed1963
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 457090 N 4082182
Decimal Degrees36.88463333, -87.48153333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 53.078', W 87° 28.892'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 53' 4.68" N, 87° 28' 53.52" 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 1026 US-41, Hopkinsville KY 42240, US
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