Near Sonora in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Captured and Burned

Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

1. Captured and Burned Marker

Inscription. On second Kentucky raid CSA Gen. J.H. Morgan's cavalry came from Glasgow to Hammonville, Dec. 25, 1862. Next day sent unit to Bacon Creek and other to Nolin to take stockades and burn trestles, both places. At Nolin, two miles west, 76 Union men taken prisoners and paroled. Stockades and trestles burned both places. Railroad out of use for critical time. See map.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 748.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky - Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1998.

Location. 37° 33.193′ N, 85° 52.15′ W. Marker is near Sonora, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of South Dixie Avenue (U.S. 31W) and Nolin Road (County Road 1407), on the left when traveling south on South Dixie Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Nolin Road, Sonora KY 42776, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Warren Cash (1760-1850) (approx. 3.3 miles away); Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ...

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(approx. 7.2 miles away); Lincoln and Hodgen's Mill (approx. 7.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - As - A - Boy Statue (approx. 7.2 miles away); Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 (approx. 7.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 7.2 miles away); Hodgenville (approx. 7.2 miles away); An Idyllic Frontier Scene (approx. 7.4 miles away).

Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

2. Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

3. Captured and Burned Marker

Looking south on US 31W, intersection with Rd 1407 on right.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

4. Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky Marker

Looking north on US 31W.

Map Legend detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

5. Map Legend detail

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.