Civil War Terrorist
Inscription
Champ Ferguson born here in 1821. Guerrilla leader with Confederate leaning, but attacked supporters of both sides thruout Civil War in southern Ky., Tenn. Over 100 murders ascribed to Ferguson alone. Hunted by both CSA and USA. Taken after end of war, convicted by US Army Court, Nashville, and hanged Oct. 20, 1865.
Buried at home in White County, Tennessee.
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More markers in Clinton
Clear Fork Baptist Church
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Isaac Denton, Sr., first preacher in region, 1798.
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County Named, 1835
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For DeWitt Clinton, 1769-1828.
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