Historical Marker

Mill Springs

E. of Mill Springs, KY 90 · KY 90 · Wayne

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Near here, January 19, 1862, 4,000 Confederate troops were engaged and defeated by 12,000 Federalists. The southern leader, General Felix Zollicoffer, was killed in the action. The historic old mill was built in 1840.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle of Mill Springs

Location

AddressE. of Mill Springs, KY 90
CityKY 90
CountyWayne
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.932383, -84.777783

Sources

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