Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour
Inscription
The President, CSA, in 1862, was authorized to confer a Medal of Honour upon one enlisted man of each company for "every signal victory." At first dress-parade, thereafter, the men engaged in the battle chose, by vote, the soldier most worthy to receive this honour. 72 Kentuckians coming from 34 counties were so honoured. Three were from Daviess County. Over.
[Reverse]
Daviess County CSA Medalists
STONE'S RIVER
Dec. 31, 1862-Jan. 2, 1863
Albert M. Hathaway, 2nd Lt., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.
CHICKAMAUGA:
Sept. 19-20, 1863
John L. Bell, 2nd Lt., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf., Killed in action;
Mathias Garrett, Corp., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.
Location
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More markers in Daviess
Fourth Street Baptist Church
Owensboro, KY
Fourth Street Baptist Church - In 1830, a Baptist church began in a log cabin-house, which was provided for Black worshipers by Philip...
Daviess Co. U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War
Owensboro, KY
In 1864, several hundred enslaved African American men joined the Union army here.
Pleasant Point Missionary Baptist Church
Utica, KY
Six emancipated slaves formed this congregation in 1871.
Medal of Honor Winners
Owensboro, KY
Daviess Co. natives who have received the Medal of Honor: JOHN J. GIVEN–Corp, Co K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Leonard Knott Homestead
Knottsville, KY
Knottsville, Kentucky- On this site in 1827, Leonard Knott built the first house in Knottsville.