Forrest Reconnoitered

Forrest Reconnoitered (HM1O5K)

Location: Madisonville, KY 42431 Hopkins County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 20.439', W 87° 29.911'

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CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Map on other side.

Reverse side map of: Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.
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HM NumberHM1O5K
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Marker Number613
Year Placed1963
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 9:02am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 455842 N 4132779
Decimal Degrees37.34065000, -87.49851667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 20.439', W 87° 29.911'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 20' 26.34" N, 87° 29' 54.66" 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 838-898 Hanson St, Madisonville KY 42431, US
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