Owensboro in Daviess County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2017
1. Confederate Congressional Medal of Honor Marker (side 1)
(side 1)
The President, CSA, in 1862, was authorized to confer a Medal of Honour upon one enlisted man of each company for "every signal victory." At first dress-parade, thereafter, the men engaged in the battle chose, by vote, the soldier most worthy to receive this honour. 72 Kentuckians coming from 34 counties were so honoured. Three were from Daviess County. Over.
(side 2)
Stone’s River
Dec. 31, 1862 - Jan. 2, 1863
Albert M. Hathaway
2nd Lt., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.
Chickamauga
Sept. 19-20, 1863
John L. Bell (Killed in action)
2nd Lt., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.,
Mathias Garrett
Corp., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.
Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1183.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 37° 46.428′ N, 87° 6.794′ W. Marker is in Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess County. Memorial is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Frederica Street, on the right when traveling west on West 3rd Street. Marker is located beside the sidewalk
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Graham Vest / "Tribute to a Dog" (within shouting distance of this marker); Wendell H. Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Winners (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Court Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daviess Co. U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War (about 300 feet away); Daviess Countians Who Served (about 400 feet away); Courthouse Burned (about 400 feet away); Bill Smothers Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensboro.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2017
2. Confederate Congressional Medal of Honor Marker (side 2)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2017
3. Confederate Congressional Medal of Honor Marker (side 2; view east along West 3rd St)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2017
4. Confederate Congressional Medal of Honor Marker (side 1; wide view northwest to Frederica St)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
