Invasion and Retreat
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On route of Gen. E. Kirby Smith's Confederate invasion of Kentucky, fall 1862, concurrent with that of Bragg to the west. At Richmond Kirby Smith defeated USA, then occupied Lexington, Sept. 2. The Battle of Perryville prevented CSA plan to take Central Kentucky. Kirby Smith's army joined Bragg's, moving through here, Oct. 19-24, on return to Tennessee. See map other side.
Erected May 28, 1965.
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