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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V6K_a-night-in-cane-valley-historical_Columbia-KY.html
After engaging Union forces in Columbia the afternoon of July 3,Gen.John Hunt Morgan's command continued north on the Columbia-Lebanon Pike. Just beyond the town, they passed Union Camp Gilbert, formerly named Camp Boyle, now abandoned - the site …
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John Hunt Morgan entered Kentucky July 2 with about 2,500 men who swan the rain swollen Cumberland River - many naked, not to be encumbered with soggy clothes. The rebel yell of the on-coming nude men took the Union scouts by surprise.
Columbia…
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Frank Lane Wolford (1817 - 1895). Adair County native, organized 1st Kentucky Cavalry (US) in 1861. His men knew little about the drill and discipline but had the utmost confidence in Wolford and he in them. The soldiers supplied their own horses …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KPG_adair-county-revolutionary-war-memorial_Columbia-KY.html
To Commemorate
the
Courage, Bravery and Vision
of the
Revolutionary Soldiers
who settled Adair County,
Kentucky
Erected by
Jane Lampton Chapter D.A.R.
1942
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KK2_adair-county-courthouse_Columbia-KY.html
On June 28, 1802, court ordered permanent seat of justice on the public square. First courthouse built in 1806. Present structure was designed by McDonald Bros., Louisville, and built by Wm. H. Hudson and Columbus Stone in 1887. A unique architect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KK1_col-frank-l-wolford_Columbia-KY.html
A foremost champion of the Union, a staunch friend of the stricken South, defender of constitutional freedom. Born Columbia 1817, died 1895 and buried in city cemetery. Veteran Mexican War, leader famed First Kentucky Union Cavalry, hero of many b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KK0_confederate-raids_Columbia-KY.html
General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, returning from second Kentucky raid, passed here on way back to Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1863. On raid, Union's rail supply line wrecked and $2,000,000 property destroyed. July 3, 1863, Morgan here again drove out sma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJZ_jane-lampton-home_Columbia-KY.html
Girlhood home of Jane Lampton (1803-1891). Wife of John Marshall Clemens. Mother of "Mark Twain." Granddaughter of Colonel William Casey, original Adair County settler.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJY_daniel-trabue-1760-1840_Columbia-KY.html
A founder of Columbia, Trabue built original house (SW corner of this structure) ca. 1823. He served as trustee, sheriff, and justice of peace; operated grist mill, inn and retail store. Here Trabue wrote memoirs, 1827, of pioneer era, which inclu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJX_columbia-union-presbyterian-church_Columbia-KY.html
Active Presbyterian congregations formed early in the county's settlement:1803 on Col. Casey's farm & 1827 in Columbia. Church was built in 1857 and has had continuous services ever since. County and city congregations merged in 1912. Columbia-Uni…