Near Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Perryville
Photographed by Ken Smith, August 18, 2013
1. Battle of Perryville Marker
Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 58.)
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 October 8, 1862.
Location. 37° 40.16′ N, 84° 57.561′ W. Marker is near Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is on Battlefield Road (Kentucky Route 1920) 0.7 miles south of Park Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker is just past the Dye House, where the walking trails cross Kentucky 1920 highway. There is a wooden sign on the right side of road showing the way to Hicklen Pond, Stanford & Carner Batteries. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Semple's Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stanford's Battery (approx. Ό mile away); Kirkland Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carnes' Battery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hawkins' Mississippi Sharpshooters
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More about this marker. This marker has been refurbished and relocated several times over the last 28 years. Kentucky marker #58 was originally located in the town of Perryville. At some point it was moved to the Perryville Battlefield State Park. In 2013 this marker was again relocated to its current position between the town and the park.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Kentucky marker #58 has been relocated several times.
Photographed by Ken Smith, August 18, 2013
2. Battle of Perryville Marker
Photographed by Ken Smith, August 18, 2013
3. Battle of Perryville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,357 times since then and 25 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 27, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
