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County: Marion

Battle of Lebanon

Marker Number: 

600

Location: 

At R.R. station, off US 68, Lebanon

Morgan's 2,400 Raiders, on way to Ohio, met by Colonel C. S. Hanson's 380 Union men here, July 5, 1863. During battle Hanson barricaded in railroad depot. Raiders fired buildings but rain prevented wide destruction. After 7-hour battle, Union troops, almost encircled, gave up. Forced at double-quick to Springfield, then paroled. Raiders crossed Ohio River at Brandenburg.

Dedicated July 5, 1963.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle at Lebanon

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