Williamstown Raid
Inscription
On November 1, 1864, planning to seize reported large sum of USA money, a Confederate force of 32 under Colonel R. J. Breckinridge, Jr., and Maj. Theophilus Steele raided the city. Finding money removed, they plundered Tunis' store, taking 30 USA muskets.
Dedicated November 17, 1962.
Location
AddressCourthouse Lawn, Williamstown
CityWilliamstown
CountyGrant
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.636917, -84.560983
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