Confederates Here
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The Kentucky State Government moved to Louisville before CSA entered Lexington Sept. 2, 1862. Confederate cavalry moved through Sept. 3 on way toward Louisville. Richard Hawes was inaugurated second Confederate Governor October 4. Generals Bragg and Kirby Smith with large CSA force were present. They withdrew and Union forces occupied Frankfort, Oct. 7, 1862.
Dedicated September 27, 1962.
For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: CSA Governor at Old State Capitol and ExploreKYHistory: Confederates Here
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