Near Walton in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Skirmish at Snows Pond
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 30, 2019
1. Skirmish at Snows Pond Marker
During 1862 Confederate invasion, rebel forces under General Basil W Duke searched for approaches to Cincinnati. On September 25, 1862, over 500 attacked a federal camp here commanded by Brig. Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore. Many USA prisoners were marched to Falmouth and transported to Lexington, then the regional headquarters of CSA.
Erected 1999 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 2023.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 25, 1862.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 54.215′ N, 84° 36.901′ W. Marker was near Walton, Kentucky, in Boone County. It was on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) 0.3 miles south of Logistics Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Walton KY 41094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Richwood Presbyterian Church (approx. 2 miles away); Mayhugh-Hartman House (approx. 2.2 miles away); C. Scott Chambers House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Major John P. Gaines (approx. 2.4 miles away); Walton Vernona Purple Heart Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); Nicholas & Gertrude Blau House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Walton-Verona Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Walton Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Abner Gaines House (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional commentary.
1. Missing marker
The marker "Skirmish at Snow's Pond" has been removed or stolen from the site. It has been missing almost a year or more.
— Submitted July 27, 2025, by Russell Beck of Walton, Kentucky.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,595 times since then and 76 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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