Battle of Mt. Sterling
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On March 22, 1863, about 300 Confederate cavalrymen under Colonel R. S. Cluke captured this city, taking 438 prisoners, 222 wagon loads of military stores, 500 mules, and 1000 stand of arms. Confederate losses: 8 killed, 13 wounded. Union losses: 4 killed, 10 wounded.
Originally dedicated July 4, 1961.
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Little Mountain Indian Mound
Mt. Sterling, KY
On this site stood the massive Little Mountain Indian Mound, from which Mount Sterling derived its name.
The Gaitskill Mound
Northern bypass, KY
Indian Mound attributed to Adena people, who inhabited Ohio Valley ca.
Civil War Robbery
Mt. Sterling, KY
In this building is the Farmers Bank vault, which was robbed of $60,000 as "Morgan's Raiders" were on their last raid through Kentucky.
Montgomery County, 1797
Mt. Sterling, KY
Named for General Richard Montgomery, Revolutionary War officer.
Battle--June 9, 1864
Mt. Sterling, KY
CSA took Mt. Sterling on previous day.