Forrest Reconnoitered

Forrest Reconnoitered (HM2BD8)

Location: Greenville, KY 42345 Muhlenberg County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 12.031', W 87° 10.696'

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CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and cavalry came here 3 times on reconnaissance missions from Hopkinsville. Captured USA arms and equipment here, Nov. 24, 1861. Moved through here Dec. 28 on way to victory over larger USA force at Sacramento and returned for camp here that night. Jan. 1862, here to burn Pond River bridges, delay Union army. See other side.

Reverse side map of: Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.
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HM NumberHM2BD8
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1963
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 484180 N 4117131
Decimal Degrees37.20051667, -87.17826667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 12.031', W 87° 10.696'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 12' 1.86" N, 87° 10' 41.76" 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 100 Main St, Greenville KY 42345, US
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