Near Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
On this Spot Brig. Gen. James S. Jackson Fell
Erected 1962 by The Kentucky Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1863.
Location. 37° 40.64′ N, 84° 58.377′ W. Marker is near Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker can be reached from Battlefield Road (Kentucky Route 1920), on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, at stop 6 (Open Knob) along the Confederate Right Walking Trail. It is directly behind the memorial cannon at the crest of Parson's Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perryville KY 40468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Defense of Parsons’ Ridge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Defense of Parsons’ Ridge (a few steps from this marker); The Cornfield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Assault on Parsons’ Ridge (about 400 feet away); Union Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turner's Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maney's Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Army of the Mississippi (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Perryville. (Submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Perryville. CWSAC Battle Summaries website. (Submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Biography of Gen. James S. Jackson. (Submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,582 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on March 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 14, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.