Forrest Reconnoitered

Forrest Reconnoitered (HM2BIG)

Location: Calhoun, KY 42327 McLean County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 32.2', W 87° 15.645'

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On reconnaissance and search for supplies, late Nov. 1861, CSA Gen. Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry scouted area. Reported USA forces of Gen. T. C. Crittenden gathered here. Forrest moved on to west. Again in area, Dec. 28, 1861, Forrest met and defeated Union scouting force in battle at Sacramento. CSA escaped capture by USA troops sent from Calhoun. See map over.

Reverse side map of: Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.
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HM NumberHM2BIG
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at 11:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 476963 N 4154441
Decimal Degrees37.53666667, -87.26075000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 32.2', W 87° 15.645'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 32' 12" N, 87° 15' 38.7" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 210 W 2nd St, Calhoun KY 42327, US
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