Near Munfordville in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Munfordville

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

1. Battle of Munfordville Marker

Inscription. Sept. 14-17, 1862 Mississippi regiments of Gen. Bragg's army defeated Gen. Buell's Union forces. 50 killed, 307 wounded. Confederates destroyed railroad bridge. Site of Fort Craig and Monument to Col. R. A. Smith 1500 ft. west.

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 119.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Forts and Castles • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 2007.

Location. 37° 15.633′ N, 85° 53.317′ W. Marker is near Munfordville, Kentucky, in Hart County. It can be reached from the intersection of Woodsonville Road and Charlie Downing Road. Marker is located near the back end of the Old Green River Union church cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Munfordville KY 42765, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave Country

and in the Pennyroyal Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in

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the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Craig (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); L&N Railroad Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Raider (approx. ¼ mile away); Kentucky and the Western War (approx. ¼ mile away); Anthony Woodson Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); The Woodson Farm/The Preserve (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Munfordville: Day 1 (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Munfordville: Siege (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Munfordville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. There are two Kentucky Historical Society markers numbered 119. Both have the same title but different text. They are about a half mile apart.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

2. Battle of Munfordville Marker

Marker is on other side of the cemetery fence. No access to the marker or Fort Craig site (behind the marker) through the cemetery.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

3. Battle of Munfordville Marker

Fort Craig site. Marker on the right.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

4. Battle of Munfordville Marker

Fort Craig and marker as seen from the battlefield trail.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

5. Battle of Munfordville Marker

view of Munfordville battlefield from the Green River Union cemetery. Fort Craig site and marker are to the right.

Smith monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

6. Smith monument

located on private property near the railroad, this picture is taken from the battlefield trail.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 6, 2011

7. Smith monument

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2011. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on July 19, 2025. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 20, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.