Lebanon in Marion County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Battle at Lebanon

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

1. Battle at Lebanon Marker

Inscription. Morgan's 2,400 Raiders, on way to Ohio, met by Col. C.S. Hanson's 380 Union men here, July 5, 1863. During battle Hanson barricaded in railroad depot. Raiders fired buildings but rain prevented wide destruction. After seven hours battle, Union troops, almost encircled, gave up. Forced at double-quick to Springfield, then paroled. Raiders crossed Ohio River at Brandenburg.

Erected 1963 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 600.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1863.

Location. 37° 34.128′ N, 85° 15.406′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Kentucky, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of North Depot Street and Martin Luther King Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Depot Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 N Depot St, Lebanon KY 40033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The L&N Depot (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Lebanon (here, next to this marker); Union Commissary Building (a few steps from this marker); The Commissary Building (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); The Kobert Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knott of Lebanon (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

2. Battle at Lebanon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.