Near Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Richmond Masonic Memorial

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010

1. Battle of Richmond Masonic Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the many brothers of the Masonic fraternity, both Union and Confederate, who gallantly fought during the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky August 29 & 30, 1862
Richmond Lodge No. 25
Madison Lodge No. 183
Kingston Lodge No. 315
Waco Lodge No. 338
Berea Lodge No. 617
Richmond Chapter No. 438, OES

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 41.079′ N, 84° 15.496′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Kingston Highway/Battlefield Memorial Highway (U.S. 421) and Berea Road (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the Battle of Richmond Visitor's Center, near the North fence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond KY 40475, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sturdy, Accurate and Reliable (a few steps from this marker); Fight at Rogersville (a few steps from this marker); Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (within shouting distance of this marker); General Mahlon Manson (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Richmond

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(within shouting distance of this marker); An Inexperienced Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Reforming The Union Line (within shouting distance of this marker); General Edmund Kirby Smith (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010

2. Battle of Richmond Masonic Memorial Marker

The building is the "Rogers" house and is the home of the Battle of Richmond Visitor's Center. The marker can be seen to the left.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010

3. Battle of Richmond Masonic Memorial Marker

Looking North from the parking lot. Wayside marker to the left is entitled, "Fight at Rogersville"

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.