Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Russell House

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011

1. Russell House Marker

Inscription. On the knoll, it was a key position on the Union left flank under Maj. Gen. McCook in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. The scene of desperate fighting, it changed hands twice and was hit many times. After the battle it was used as a hospital.

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 194.)

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 year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 40.108′ N, 84° 58.766′ W. Marker is in Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is on Hays Mays Road 0.1 miles east of Whites Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2083 Hays Mays Road, Perryville KY 40468, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: General Polk Behind Enemy Lines (a few steps from this marker); The John C. Russell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnesota (within shouting distance of this marker); George P. Webster's Brigade (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Illinois Soldiers at Perryville (about 700 feet away); Dixville Crossroads

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(about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Harris' Battery (about 700 feet away); 80th Indiana (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.

Other markers no longer nearby. George P. Webster's Brigade (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Webster's Brigade (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named General Polk Behind Enemy Lines (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Dixville Crossroads (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Harris' Battery (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Hays Mays Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011

2. Hays Mays Road

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,279 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.