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By Chris Van Blargan, November 13, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Civil War Action Marker | | |
Inscription. Aug. 23, 1862. Col. Scott's La. Cavalry, of Gen. Kirby Smith's invading army from Tenn., routed Col. Metcalfe and Union troops. Approaching Richond as USA army arrived, Scott went back to Camp Wildcat, then joined Smith in Richmond victory, Aug. 30, 1862.
Mar. 1864, Gen. Grant on way to take command of all US armies stopped at house south of here.
Erected by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 514.)
Location. 37° 33.093′ N, 84° 12.514′ W. Marker is in Bighill, Kentucky, in Madison County. Marker is on McKee Road (Kentucky Route 421), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is located on the south side of carwash parking lot adjacent to road. Marker is in this post office area: Bighill KY 40405, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Church of Christ, Union (approx. 4.6 miles away); For Mountain Youth (approx. 4.7 miles away).
Regarding Civil War Action. Last skirmish between Scott and Metcalfe on August 23, 1862 was fought along creek immediately to the north of marker.
Additional keywords. Richmond, Kentucky Campaign
Credits. This page originally submitted on January 28, 2009, by Chris Van Blargan of Canal Fulton, Ohio. This page has been viewed 392 times since then. Photo 1. Submitted on January 28, 2009, by Chris Van Blargan of Canal Fulton, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. |
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