| Kentucky (Madison County), Berea — 1787 — Church of Christ, Union | | | Founded 1853 by the Rev. John G. Fee of Bracken County on the invitation of local citizens and Cassius M. Clay, who projected an antislavery community here. Open in full equality to all races and nonsectarian, the church had a leading part in establishment of Berea College 1855 and in cause of racial equality in this area. — Map (db m9726) | | Kentucky (Madison County), Berea — 173 — For Mountain Youth | | | Berea College, founded 1855 by John G. Fee with the support of Cassius M. Clay in a one-room school built by the community. Its constitution, 1858, made it Christian, non-sectarian, anti-slavery. Compelled to close 1859 by pro-slavery factions, reopened 1865. Dedicated to the service of mountain areas. Berea is an historic monument to equality. — Map (db m9873) | | Kentucky (Madison County), Bighill — 514 — Civil War Action | | | 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. — Map (db m15686) |
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