Hartford in Ohio County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Courthouse Burned

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

1. Courthouse Burned Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gen. Hylan B. Lyon with 800 men invaded Ky., Dec. 1864, to enforce CSA draft law and divert USA from Nashville. In 23 days he burned seven courthouses used by Union forces. See map on reverse side. At Hartford, garrison captured by Lyon, Dec. 20 — later paroled — and courthouse burned. Records, in other building, saved on plea by Samuel O. Peyton, local doctor.

Erected 1963 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 581.)

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 December 20, 1864.

Location. 37° 27.037′ N, 86° 54.497′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Kentucky, in Ohio County. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 231) south of East Center Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on Ohio County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 South Main Street, Hartford KY 42347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Hartford (a few steps from this marker); County Named, 1798

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(a few steps from this marker); Ohio County World Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Public Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnett's Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Parks Bland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Famous Kentucky Artist (about 400 feet away); Rev. William Downs (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

2. Courthouse Burned Marker

Map of burned Kentucky courthouses.

Gen. Hylan Benton Lyon (1836-1907) image. Click for full size.

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3. Gen. Hylan Benton Lyon (1836-1907)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.