Barbourville in Knox County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Battle of Barbourville
September 19, 1861
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
1. The Battle of Barbourville Marker
Inscription.
The Battle of Barbourville. September 19, 1861. On September 19, 1861, near the spot where you now stand, a small contingent of Knox County Home Guard faced 800 Confederates at the bridge spanning Town Spring Branch. In 1992 the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission named the Battle of Barbourville one of the 384 most significant and endangered Civil War battlefields in the United States. Barbourville Civil War Interpretive Park is dedicated to the memory of the men who participated in the Battle of Barbourville and in all of this nation's Civil War battles and engagements., In appreciation to the following organizations and individuals for their contribution to the Barbourville Civil War Interpretive Park. , (List of organizations and officials)
On September 19, 1861, near the spot where you now stand, a small contingent of Knox County Home Guard faced 800 Confederates at the bridge spanning Town Spring Branch. In 1992 the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission named the Battle of Barbourville one of the 384 most significant and endangered Civil War battlefields in the United States. Barbourville Civil War Interpretive Park is dedicated to the memory of the men who participated in the Battle of Barbourville and in all of this nation's Civil War battles and engagements.
In appreciation to the following organizations and individuals for their contribution to the Barbourville Civil War Interpretive Park. (List of organizations and officials)
Erected by Wilderness Road Heritage Highway - National Scenic Byway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1750.
Location. 36° 52.005′ N, 83° 53.131′ W. Marker is in Barbourville, Kentucky, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11) and Cumberland Avenue (State Highway 2421), on the right when traveling west on Daniel Boone Drive. Located in the Battle of Barbourville Interpretive Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barbourville KY 40906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Barbourville
Also see . . . Battle of Barbourville. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
2. The Battle of Barbourville Interpretive Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,354 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
