Near Simpsonville in Shelby County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
"Horrible Massacre" / African American Cemetery
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 15, 2019
1. "Horrible Massacre" Marker
Inscription.
"Horrible Massacre", also, African American Cemetery. .
"Horrible Massacre". On January 25, 1865, Co. E. 5th United States Colored Calvary (USCC) attacked by Confederate guerillas while driving herd of 900 cattle to Louisville. About 22 men killed and at least eight severely wounded. Based at Camp Nelson, nearly all of the recruits were former slaves. The 5th also fought in 1864 Saltville battles.
Given by Camp Nelson Restoration and Preservation Foundation and the 12th USCHA, Reactivated
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African American Cemetery. The 5th USCC troopers killed (sic) 1865 Simpsonville slaughter were buried in a mass grave by local residents. Area used as African American cemetery. Members of the Trim #2 United Brothers of Friendship Lodge operated the cemetery until the last member died in 1965. Lodge hall located in Simpsonville.
Given by Shelby County Historical Society
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"Horrible Massacre"
On January 25, 1865, Co. E. 5th United States Colored Calvary (USCC) attacked by Confederate guerillas while driving herd of 900 cattle to Louisville. About 22 men killed and at least eight severely wounded. Based at Camp Nelson, nearly all of the recruits were former slaves. The 5th also fought in 1864 Saltville battles.
Given by Camp Nelson Restoration & Preservation
Foundation and the 12th USCHA, Reactivated
African American Cemetery
The 5th USCC troopers killed (sic) 1865 Simpsonville slaughter were buried in a mass grave by local residents. Area used as African American cemetery. Members of the Trim #2 United Brothers of Friendship Lodge operated the cemetery until the last member died in 1965. Lodge hall located in Simpsonville.
Given by Shelby County Historical Society
Erected 2008 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2283.)
Location. 38° 13.427′ N, 85° 22.294′ W. Marker is near Simpsonville, Kentucky, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) and Webb Road, on the right when traveling east on Shelbyville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville KY 40067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. "Horrible Massacre" marker and memorial grave markers.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 15, 2019
4. In Memory of the 22 men massacred.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 15, 2019
5. Nearby info about the massacre.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,099 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.