Historical Marker

Baker Hill

Old Louisville Rd., north of Bowling Green · Bowling Green · Warren

Kentucky marker

Inscription

One of nine hills fortified by CSA making Bowling Green a strong Confederate defense center, 1861. Feb. 14, 1862, day after CSA left the area, USA forces in command of Gen. Ormsby Mitchell bombarded the town from here. It continued until a civilian bearing flag of truce advised Federals CSA had gone.

Residence on hilltop used as hospital by USA to end of war.

Location

AddressOld Louisville Rd., north of Bowling Green
CityBowling Green
CountyWarren

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