Madisonville in Hopkins County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Forrest Reconnoitered

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

1. Forrest Reconnoitered Marker

Inscription. CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA picked up remainder. While returning to Hopkinsville Forrest captured horses, cattle and more hogs. Map on other side.

Reverse side map of: Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.

Erected 1963 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 613.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1861.

Location. 37° 20.439′ N, 87° 29.911′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Kentucky, in Hopkins County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 41) and Hanson Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 920 North Main Street, Madisonville KY 42431, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the 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: Harvey-Bassett House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Zion Temple A.M.E. Zion Church / The Freedom Church

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Rosenwald High School / Professor C. L. Timberlake (approx. 0.7 miles away); Army of Six (approx. 0.8 miles away); County Named, 1806 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dr. Thomas Wright Gardiner House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gov. Ruby Laffoon (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madisonville.

Forrest Reconnoitered Marker (Map from reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

2. Forrest Reconnoitered Marker (Map from reverse)

Nathan Beford Forrest image. Click for full size.

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3. Nathan Beford Forrest

Wide shot of marker near CVS. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

4. Wide shot of marker near CVS.

Looking north on North Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

5. Looking north on North Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.