Near Jenkins in Letcher County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Caudills Army
History of Caudills Army
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 17, 2015
1. Caudills Army Marker
This is the left side, facing away form the walkway, of the second monument you encounter on your walk from the parking area.
Dedicated to the souls of the 13th Ky Confederate soldiers who fought & died during the Civil War: Pvt. John D. Adams Cpl. Andrew Allen Pvt. Emory Allen Pvt. Franklin Allen Sgt. Ira Allen Sgt. Irvin Allen Pvt. James Allen Pvt. John A. Allen Pvt. Humphrey Amburgey Pvt. John Anderson Pvt. Hillard J. Ashley Pvt. Jesse Ashley Pvt. Larkin S. Ashley Sgt. Andrew J. Austin Pvt. David J. Back Pvt. William Barnes Pvt. Lafayette Bentley
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Dedicated to the souls of the 13th Ky Confederate soldiers who fought & died during the Civil War: Pvt. Thomas Everidge Pvt. John W. Francis Pvt. Preston Francis Pvt. Simeon Francis Pvt. Wesley Francis Cpl. Daniel Fugate Pvt. William N. Fugate Pvt. Zachariah Fugate Pvt. Levitacus Fuller Sgt. Joseph Gearhart Pvt. Alexander Gearhart Cpl. Elijah Gibson Pvt. Clinton Godsey Pvt. James
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 17, 2015
2. Caudills Army Marker
This is the side facing away from the sidewalk of the second monument.
Dedicated to the souls of the 13th Ky. Confederate soldiers who fought & died during the Civil War: Capt. Alexander Noble Pvt. Elias Noble Pvt. George W. Noble Pvt. Simpson Noble Pvt. William Noble Lt. William M. Noble Pvt. Christopher Patton Cpl. William H Patton Pvt. Reuben Potter Pvt. David Richardson Pvt. Franklin Shular Pvt. Ephriam Sizemore Pvt. Hiram Sizemore Pvt. Henry F.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 17, 2015
3. Caudills Army Marker
This is the side facing away from the sidewalk of the first monument you encounter on your walk from the parking area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1861.
Location. 37° 9.336′ N, 82° 38′ W. Marker is near Jenkins, Kentucky, in Letcher County. It can be reached from Apostolic Drive (U.S. 23), on the right. It is just inside the Kentucky state line, at the Civil War Memorial. Parking is available at the memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12646 Apostolic Dr, Jenkins KY 41537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kentucky and in the Cumberland Plateau. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Sept. 11, 2001 Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Shepherd of the Mountains (here, next to this marker); Mountain Strong (here, next to this marker); More History (a few steps from this marker); Virginians Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Brothers Once More (a few steps from this marker); Pound Gap Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teardrop Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jenkins.
Also see . . .
1. 13th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A. : Caudill's Army. Book with "look inside" feature at Amazon.com. The men of the 5th Kentucky Mounted Infantry called him "Captain" and later, his subordinates in the 10th Kentucky Mounted Infantry called him "Colonel". Some of his enemies called him a "dangerous guerilla chieftain". Very late in the war, his regiment was re-designated as the 13th Kentucky Cavalry. When his Confederacy no longer existed, and there was no longer a need for his sword, he picked up his Bible and returned to his former life as a country preacher and community leader. This book contains specific details regarding Confederate Colonel Ben E. Caudill's 13th Kentucky Cavalry. It includes a complete roster of the men who rode with Caudill, historical accounts of their engagements with their enemy, and a collection of period and post-war photographs. (Submitted on November 21, 2015.)
2. Colonel Ben E. Caudill. Article by Faron Sparkman on OrderOfCenturions.org. “On a Saturday night near the end of February, 1854 he preached his first sermon at the Rockhouse Church. He soon pastored several area churches. When war came to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky Ben Caudill's sympathies were with the south. He temporarily left his church activities to enlist in the Confederate Army. Captain Oliver A. Patton (later Lt. Colonel) of Covington, Kentucky was sent to Whitesburg to assist Ben Caudill in recruiting and organizing a company of local soldiers as part of the 5th Kentucky Infantry. By November of 1861 Ben was given the rank of Captain and placed in command of Company F. 177 men, mostly from Letcher County, served under Captain Caudill for a one year term in this regiment and saw almost continuous fighting among the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and Southwestern Virginia. Caudill and the men of Company F were engaged in the Battle of Middle Creek and the Battle of Princeton in 1862. As early as August of 1862 Captain Ben Caudill was already underway recruiting a regiment of his own comprised of men from throughout the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. By the fall of 1862 Caudill had raised nine companies of men from over 13 counties and was promoted to the rank of Colonel in command of the 10th Mounted Rifles. Ben Caudill was well known as a charismatic traveling evangelist throughout Eastern Kentucky and Southwestern Virginia, a tremendous asset in recruiting his regiment of 1,100 men. Many of the soldiers were related in some way to Colonel Caudill and in fact 32 of the men carried the Caudill name, including five of Ben's brothers.” (Submitted on November 21, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,751 times since then and 250 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
