Somerset in Pulaski County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Dutton's Hill Battle

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

1. Dutton's Hill Battle Marker

Inscription. March 30, 1863, USA force of 1,250 under General Q. A. Gillmore overtook 1,550 Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Pegram, here. Five hour battle resulted. CSA driven from one position to another, withdrew during night across Cumberland. Killed, wounded, missing, CSA 200 and USA 30. On nine day expedition into Ky., CSA had captured 750 cattle and took 537 across river.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 712.)

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 date for this entry is March 30, 1903.

Location. 37° 6.9′ N, 84° 35.783′ W. Marker is in Somerset, Kentucky, in Pulaski County. Marker is on Kentucky Route 39 south of Wayne Pierce Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is near the entrance to the Dutton Hill development. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerset KY 42503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Dutton's Hill Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Governor Morrow (approx. 1.4 miles away); Morgan's First Raid (approx. 1.6 miles away); Russell S. Dyche Memorial Highway

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Pulaski County 1799 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Town Spring (approx. 1.8 miles away); Confederate Defense Line / The Forces Move In / Battle of Mill Springs / Aftermath (approx. 8.3 miles away); A Hard March (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerset.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

2. Dutton's Hill Battle Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

3. Dutton's Hill Battle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.