Historical Marker

Dutton's Hill Battle

2 mi N of Somerset, KY 39 · Somerset · Pulaski

Kentucky marker

Inscription

March 30, 1863, USA force of 1,250 under General Q. A. Gillmore overtook 1,550 Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Pegram, here. Five-hour battle resulted. CSA driven from one position to another, withdrew during night across Cumberland. Killed, wounded, missing, CSA 200 and USA 30. On nine-day expedition into Ky.

, CSA had captured 750 cattle and took 537 across river.

Location

Address2 mi N of Somerset, KY 39
CitySomerset
CountyPulaski

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