Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
1. Bragg's Invasion Of Kentucky Marker
General Kirby Smith entered southeastern Kentucky advancing toward Louisville. General Braxton Bragg advanced northwestward to join General Smith at Louisville. General Bragg by vacillation lost the opportunity of capturing Louisville or of defeating General Don Carlos Buells Union Army as it hurried northward to protect that city. General Buell occupied Louisville, reorganized his army, then marched toward Bardstown October 1 to locate General Bragg. Laboring under the delusion that the Union force would strike near Versailles, General Bragg withdrew from Bardstown on October 3. The route was by way of Perryville. It was here the powerful northern army caught General Braggs army and forced a stand.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1987.
Location. 37° 38.995′ N, 84° 57.117′ W. Marker is in Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is at the intersection of South Buell Street (U.S. 68) and West Second Street (U.S. 68/150), on the right when traveling south on South Buell Street. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is also in the American South and specifically in 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: The Battle of Perryville (here, next to this marker); Merchants' Row / Street Fighting (here, next to this marker); The Hard Hand Of War (a few steps from this marker); In The Crucible Of War (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Madox Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Cecil Carpenter (within shouting distance of this marker); W.H. Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); Alyssa Wray (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.
More about this marker. The historical marker, which has been refurbished, was relocated 200 feet north of its initial position (GPS 37.64936, -84.95164).
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
2. Battle of Perryville markers
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 31, 2012
3. Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025
4. Refurbished Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025
5. Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky Marker next to The Battle of Perryville marker
Subject marker is on the left, both are at new location at 207 South Buell Street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
