Historical Marker

Confederates Here

Bardstown Courthouse Lawn · Bardstown · Nelson

Kentucky marker

Inscription

On CSA invasion, Bragg's army of 28,000 camped here, September 20 to October 3, 1862. Moved to Harrodsburg, then met Buell's Union army in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8. CSA Gen. John H. Morgan, on raid, camped here, Dec. 29, 1862. On a later raid, July 6, 1863, Morgan delayed here by night-long skirmish with 25 Union cavalrymen. See map on other side.

Erected June 29, 1964.

Location

AddressBardstown Courthouse Lawn
CityBardstown
CountyNelson

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