Near Munfordville in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Rowlett's Station

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 9, 2015

1. Rowlett's Station Marker

Inscription. In fall of 1861, Federals planned move into Tenn, by the Cumberland River and, under General D.C. Buell, by land through here. CSA wrecked important bridge over Green River Dec. 10, to block USA move. Union force under Col. A. Willich sent to repair, defend bridge. CSA led by Gen. T.C. Hindman came here to wreck tracks, Dec. 17, 1861. After sharp battle CSA withdrew south.

Erected 2007 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 656.)

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 December 10, 1861.

Location. 37° 14.814′ N, 85° 53.435′ W. Marker is near Munfordville, Kentucky, in Hart County. It can be reached from S. Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) 0.3 miles north of Kentucky Highway 335, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the entrance to the Woodsonville Memorial Gardens cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Munfordville KY 42765, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave Country

and in the Pennyroyal 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: The Texas Rangers (approx. ¼ mile away); Texas Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Rowletts Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Rowletts Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Munfordville (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Munfordville: Day 1 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle of Munfordville: Siege (approx. 0.7 miles away); Anthony Woodson Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Munfordville.

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Rowlett's Station - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 4, 2015.)
2. Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve. Official website of the nearby

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 9, 2015

2. Rowlett's Station Marker

preserve which includes lands of the Battle of Rowlett's Station. (Submitted on September 5, 2015.)

View to South from S. Dixie Highway (US 31W) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 9, 2015

3. View to South from S. Dixie Highway (US 31W)

Marker is on left (east) side of highway

View to Northeast from S. Dixie Highway (US 31W) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 9, 2015

4. View to Northeast from S. Dixie Highway (US 31W)

Marker is near entrance to Woodsonville Memorial Gardens cemetery

View to Southeast across S. Dixie Highway (US 31W) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 9, 2015

5. View to Southeast across S. Dixie Highway (US 31W)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.