Inscription
Morgan's 2,400 Raiders, on way to Ohio, met by Colonel C. S. Hanson's 380 Union men here, July 5, 1863. During battle Hanson barricaded in railroad depot. Raiders fired buildings but rain prevented wide destruction. After 7-hour battle, Union troops, almost encircled, gave up. Forced at double-quick to Springfield, then paroled. Raiders crossed Ohio River at Brandenburg.
Dedicated July 5, 1963.
For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle at Lebanon
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Raywick
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Settlers here, 1778, included Henry Prather and James and John Ray.
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Cartwright's Station
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Saint Mary's College
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Oldest extant Catholic College for men west of the Alleghenies and third oldest in the nation.
Catholic Pioneers
Basil Hayden, Sr., led 25 Maryland Catholic families to settle near here, on Pottinger's Creek, 1785.
