Forrest Reconnoitered

Forrest Reconnoitered (HM2BMV)

Location: Marion, KY 42064 Crittenden County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 20.721', W 88° 3.928'

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Returning from reconnaissance and foraging mission to Ohio River, CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest with cavalry here Dec. 1, 1861, learned of threats to and arrests of Southern sympathizers. While capturing a few instigators, regimental Surgeon S. M. VanWyck was killed. Forrest stayed here another day before returning to Hopkinsville. See map other side.

Reverse side map of: Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.
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HM NumberHM2BMV
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. (
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Date Added Monday, September 24th, 2018 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 405627 N 4133716
Decimal Degrees37.34535000, -88.06546667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 20.721', W 88° 3.928'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 20' 43.26" N, 88° 3' 55.68" W
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Area Code(s)270
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1361 US-60, Marion KY 42064, US
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