Civil War Raid
Inscription
On March 24, 1864, forces under Gen. Nathan B. Forrest captured the Federal garrison at Union City, eight miles southeast. On the same day a detachment of Forrest's cavalry crossed the state line here. This band of about 1,200 men proceeded seven miles northwest to Hickman which they raided, taking large quantities of supplies.
Location
AddressSE of Hickman at State Line, Jct. KY 116 & 125
CityJct. KY 116 & 125
CountyFulton
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.510800, -89.120117
Sources
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Confederate Bivouac
Cayce, KY
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Fulton County
Hickman, KY
Formed, 1845, out of Hickman Co. Part of Jackson Purchase from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818.
Isham Browder's Grave
W. of Fulton, KY
Enlisted, 1776, at age 14 in 2nd Virginia Reg.