Ivel in Floyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Battle of Ivy Mountain
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 7, 2015
1. The Battle of Ivy Mountain Obelisk
(Front Side)
Here, on Nov. 8, 1861, 300 men from Companies A & C, 5th Kentucky Infantry, C.S.A. and Companies B, C, & D, 1st Battalion Kentucky Mounted Rifles, C.S.A., commanded by Captain Andrew J. May, fought a delaying action against four Federal regiments; the 2nd Ohio Infantry, the 21st Ohio Infantry, the 59th Ohio Infantry, the 16th Kentucky Infantry, and a section of Battery D, 1st Ohio Light Artillery, commanded by General William “Bull” Nelson.
(Back Side)
Mustered into service just two weeks earlier and armed only with shotguns and squirrel rifles, May’s Confederate mountaineers were outnumbered eight to one. Nevertheless, they detained Nelson’s progress long enough to allow Colonel John S. Williams to vacate Piketon (Pikeville) and move the main body of Confederate troops to Pound Gap. Union losses were eight killed and twenty-four wounded. Confederate losses were ten killed and fifteen wounded.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 8, 1861.
Location. 37° 35.592′ N, 82° 39.825′ W. Marker is in Ivel, Kentucky, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 23 and County Road 1032, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23. Marker is at a pullout on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Struggle for the Big Sandy Valley (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Ivy Mountain (here, next to this marker); Little Floyd (approx. 2 miles away); In Memory of the Lives We Lost on Friday February 28, 1958 (approx. 6.3 miles away); Leslie / Lesley Settlement (approx. 6.4 miles away); Snivley Chapel (approx. 6˝ miles away); Ferguson Town Branch Ferry and Dock (approx. 7.8 miles away); Floyd County Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ivel.
Also see . . . Big Sandy Expedition - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 29, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 7, 2015
2. The Battle of Ivy Mountain Marker Inscription
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 7, 2015
3. The Battle of Ivy Mountain Marker Inscription
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 7, 2015
4. Battle of Ivy Mountain Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 7, 2015
5. Battle of Ivy Mountain Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 7, 2015
6. Back Side of The Battle of Ivy Mountain Obelisk
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 29, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
