Morganfield in Union County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Forrest Reconnoitered

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

1. Forrest Reconnoitered Marker

Inscription. CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Map on other side.

Reverse side map of: Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.

Erected 1963 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 612.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1861.

Location. 37° 40.971′ N, 87° 55.079′ W. Marker is in Morganfield, Kentucky, in Union County. It is at the intersection of West O'Bannon Street and South Morgan Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling west on West O'Bannon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 West O'Bannon Street, Morganfield KY 42437, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Union County, 1811 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Spoke Here

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(about 400 feet away); Morgan Springs (about 600 feet away); George Huston (approx. ¼ mile away); Earle C. Clements (approx. half a mile away); Baseball Great (approx. 2.3 miles away); Camp Breckinridge (approx. 2.3 miles away); Nally Spa (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morganfield.

Map on reverse of Forrest Reconnoitered Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

2. Map on reverse of Forrest Reconnoitered Marker.

View of marker looking south on South Morgan Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

3. View of marker looking south on South Morgan Street.

Forrest Reconnoitered Marker next to Union County Public Library. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

4. Forrest Reconnoitered Marker next to Union County Public Library.

Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton

5. Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 564 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 21, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.