Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Merchants' Row
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Street Fighting
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
1. Merchants' Row Marker (obverse)
(obverse)
Merchants' Row
Originally known as Main St., the town's historic commercial center renamed Buell St. to honor Union general D.C. Buell. Now called Merchants' Row, most buildings built 1830-40. Temperance leader Carrie Nation lived here as a child. Buildings damaged during Perryville battle & used as field hospitals. Row later raided by pro-Confederate guerillas. Over.
(reverse)
Street Fighting
Area saw fighting during the Oct. 8, 1862 battle. Southern troops retreated into town from the west pursued by Federals. 21st and 38th Illinois regiments drove CSA over Chaplin River and took position along Merchants' Row, capturing prisoners and wagons. Several buildings between 2nd and 3rd streets burned during the fight. Over.
Erected 2006 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2223.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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° 38.998′ N, 84°
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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: Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Perryville (here, next to this marker); The Hard Hand Of War (within shouting distance of this marker); In The Crucible Of War (within shouting distance of 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.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
2. Street Fighting Marker (reverse)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
3. South Buell Street (facing south)
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 31, 2012
4. South Buell Street (facing north)
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 31, 2012
5. Merchants' Row & Street Fighting
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 1,528 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on September 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
