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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5J_kentucky-blue-blood-versus-ohio-self-made-man_Prestonsburg-KY.html
The Union and Confederate forces were led by two very different men. Humphrey Marshall was a Kentucky blue blood and a representative of one of the state's leading families. James A. Garfield was a self-made man born in a log cabin on his father's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5I_why-they-fought-here_Prestonsburg-KY.html
During the first few months of the war, Kentucky remained neutral. The August 1861 election, however, sent a Unionist majority to Frankfort. The new legislature voted to suppress the rebellion, and Federal marshals began arresting men suspected of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5H_the-battle-of-middle-creek_Prestonsburg-KY.html
Middle Creek was Eastern Kentucky's largest and most significant Civil War battle. It was fought during the first phase of the war, when it was still doubtful which government would control the region. The Confederates never regained the strategic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19K6_the-battle-of-middle-creek-the-fitzpatrick-farm_Prestonsburg-KY.html
(Obverse Side)The Battle of Middle CreekAt this site, on Jan. 10, 1862, Union troops under Col. James A. Garfield defeated Confederates led by Gen. Humphrey Marshall. Garfield's 1,100 Ohioians and Kentuckians advanced up Middle Creek and clashed w…