Battle of Munfordville

Battle of Munfordville (HMQS6)

Location: Munfordville, KY 42765 Hart County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 15.2', W 85° 53.273'

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Union forces commanded by Col. Wilder surrendered to Mississippi regiments of Gen. Bragg's army on September 17, 1862, following battle on the 14th. 50 killed and 307 wounded. Bragg evacuated Munfordville on 20th before Gen. Buell's forces arrived. Confederates destroyed railroad bridge. Site of Fort Craig and monument to Col. R.A. Smith 1500 ft. west.
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HM NumberHMQS6
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number119
Year Placed1973
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, October 19th, 2014 at 1:20am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 598624 N 4123555
Decimal Degrees37.25333333, -85.88788333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 15.2', W 85° 53.273'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 15' 12.00" N, 85° 53' 16.38" W
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Area Code(s)270
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1511-1599 S Dixie Hwy, Munfordville KY 42765, US
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