Portland in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Invasion of Kentucky

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020

1. Invasion of Kentucky Marker

Inscription. The 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Battalion advanced over land as far north as Munfordville. Confederate forces occupied Bowling Green on September 18, linking up with a Kentucky brigade from Camp Boone near Clarksville. The combined force of 4,500 men was under the command of Brigadier General Simon B. Buckner.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1862.

Location. 36° 34.805′ N, 86° 30.941′ W. Marker is in Portland, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is on Ronnie Mc Dowell Parkway (State Highway 109) north of East Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portland TN 37148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portland - Strawberry Capital of Middle Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); Richland (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Ellis Harper (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Our Brave Men and Women (approx. 0.4 miles

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away); "Freedom: Bought with their lives" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cold Spring School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Cold Springs (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020

2. Invasion of Kentucky Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.