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County: Hart

Battle of Munfordville

Marker Number: 

119

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US 31-W

Union forces commanded by Colonel Wilder surrendered to Mississippi regiments of General Bragg's army on September 17, 1862, following battle on the 14th. 50 killed and 307 wounded. Bragg evacuated Munfordville on 20th before General Buell's forces arrived. Confederates destroyed railroad bridge. Site of Fort Craig and monument to Colonel R. A. Smith 1500 ft. west.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: L&N Railroad Bridge

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