Barbourville in Knox County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Battle of Barbourville
September 19, 1861
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
1. The Battle of Barbourville Marker
On September 19, 1861, near the spot where you now stand, a small contingent of Knox County Home Guard faced 800 Confederates at the bridge spanning Town Spring Branch. In 1992 the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission named the Battle of Barbourville one of the 384 most significant and endangered Civil War battlefields in the United States. Barbourville Civil War Interpretive Park is dedicated to the memory of the men who participated in the Battle of Barbourville and in all of this nation's Civil War battles and engagements.In appreciation to the following organizations and individuals for their contribution to the Barbourville Civil War Interpretive Park.
(List of organizations and officials)
Erected by Wilderness Road Heritage Highway - National Scenic Byway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1750.
Location. 36° 52.005′ N, 83° 53.131′ W. Marker is in Barbourville, Kentucky, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (a few steps from this marker); First House in Kentucky (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Cabin in Kentucky (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Actions (approx. 0.3 miles away); County Named, 1799 (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wilderness Road (approx. 11.6 miles away); Wallsend Mine (approx. 12.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barbourville.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Barbourville
Also see . . . Battle of Barbourville. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
2. The Battle of Barbourville Interpretive Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,241 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
