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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPI_an-indian-ambush_Bonnieville-KY.html
In 1788, William Smuthers, Gilbert LeClerc and his wife, pioneers, were on their way to settle the land they bought, which later became the site of Munfordville. The men were killed by Indians, about 4 mi. SE of here. The deed taken as part of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPH_captured-and-burned_Sonora-KY.html
On second Kentucky raid CSA Gen. J.H. Morgan's cavalry came from Glasgow to Hammonville, Dec. 25, 1862. Next day sent unit to Bacon Creek and other to Nolin to take stockades and burn trestles, both places. At Nolin, two miles west, 76 Union men t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPG_lst-building_Fort-Knox-KY.html
The Landing Ship, Tank (LST) Building was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. A unique structure, the LST Building is an example of early joint forces' operations. The Army, Navy, and British Admira…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPF_the-armored-force-school_Fort-Knox-KY.html
Following formation of the armored force in July 1940 a specialized school was authorized and activated to train officers and soldiers for the armor divisions and battalions of World War II. Formal instruction began 4 November 1940 with enrollm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPE_st-patricks-cemetery_Fort-Knox-KY.html
This cemetery has three sections: Old Section: Used by St. Patrick's Church from 1831 until 1918 when the government acquired the church in Stithton now used as the Post Chapel, and then by St. Brigid's Church in Vine Grove until ca.1965 New…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPD_post-cemetery_Fort-Knox-KY.html
Saint Patrick's Parish Church and Cemetery occupied this site from 1831 until 1899. The church was relocated to Stithton in 1899. When the Post Cemetery was established in 1920, the stones from the foundation of the old Saint Patrick's Church were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQPB_visitors-house_Fort-Knox-KY.html
This building, completed in the summer of 1919, was originally known as the Visitor's House. It was built by the National Catholic War Council, an organization of the Knights of Columbus, to accommodate families and friends that came to visit sold…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQIZ_fort-webb-and-civil-war-earthworks_Bowling-Green-KY.html
In 1860, Bowling Green was a thriving city of about 2500 inhabitants with many local businesses, a woolen factory, a candle factory, several mills, an iron foundry, and a newspaper. This city was vital to the war effort of both sides because of it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQIY_lost-river-cave-and-valley_Bowling-Green-KY.html
At various times during the Civil War, the Confederate and Union armies were garrisoned in Bowling Green. Many encamped around Lost River Cave. Soldiers on both sides recorded their impressions of Lost River Cave and Valley in diaries and letters.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQIX_fort-c-f-smith_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Construction of this strong defensive work began in 1862 during the Confederate occupation of Bowling Green. After the Confederates abandoned the city the Union Army completed the fortification, named Fort C. F. Smith in honor of General Charles F…
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