Forrest Reconnoitered

Forrest Reconnoitered (HM2BK3)

Location: Morganfield, KY 42437 Union County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 40.971', W 87° 55.079'

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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 NumberHM2BK3
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1963
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 21st, 2018 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 419056 N 4171023
Decimal Degrees37.68285000, -87.91798333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 40.971', W 87° 55.079'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 40' 58.26" N, 87° 55' 4.74" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 213 S Morgan St, Morganfield KY 42437, US
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