For John Griffin Carlisle. Born 1835, practiced law in Covington. Kentucky Legislator from 1859-71. Lt. Governor, 1871-75. U.S. Congress, 1877-91. House Speaker, 1883-89. U.S. Senate, 1890-93. Secretary of Treasury, 1893-97, under Pres. Grover . . . — — Map (db m180001) HM
Jan. 1862, Brig. Gen. U.S. Grant sent 5,000 USA troops from Cairo as a demonstration against Columbus, a Confederate stronghold on the Miss. River. Combined forces led by Brig. Gen. J.A. McClernand from Ft. Jefferson at Wickliffe through here to . . . — — Map (db m18487) HM