Civil War Actions (Booneville)
Inscription
Retreating to Ohio from Cumberland Gap, part of USA Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan's command passed by here obtaining supplies, Sept. 21, 1862. Force of 40 local citizens drove off 75 Southern partisan guerrillas, April 14, 1864. Col. C. H. Hanson and 300 USA troops pursuing Morgan's Raiders stopped here to obtain guides and information, June 17, 1864.
Installed April 17, 1963.
Location
AddressBooneville Courthouse Lawn
CityBooneville
CountyOwsley
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.475883, -83.675000
Sources
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Birthplace of Earle B. Combs
Pebwroth, KY
Centerfielder for Yankees, 1924-35, and coach, 1936-43, Combs helped New York win 11 pennants and 9 World Series.
County named, 1843
Booneville, KY
For Judge William Owsley, who was prominent in the Old Court-New Court Controversy, 1823.
Boone's Station
Booneville, KY
Near this spot, Daniel Boone and party camped in 1780-1781.