Civil War Skirmish
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Brig. Gen. T. C. Hindman's force, reconnoitering to protect Bowling Green portion of CSA defense line, approached Brownsville on Nov. 20, 1861. They skirmished here with the Union cavalry regiment of Colonel James S. Jackson, posted at Leitchfield. The Union loss was 7 killed, 5 wounded; CSA, one wounded. Confederates succeeded in obtaining vital medical supplies.
Originally erected in 1963; text updated, recast in 1979.
Original text read:
Brig. Gen. T. C. Hindman's force scouting this area as protection of Bowling Green portion of the Confederate defense line and in search of medicines approached Brownsville. Union cavalry from Leitchfield also scouting area. Skirmished here Nov. 20, 1861. Union loss, 7 killed, 5 wounded; CSA, one wounded. Sundry articles obtained for Confederate needs.
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