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County: Muhlenberg

Forrest Reconnoitered

Marker Number: 

614

Location: 

Greenville Courthouse Lawn

CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest and cavalry came here 3 times on reconnaissance missions from Hopkinsville. Captured USA arms and equipment here, Nov. 24, 1861. Moved through here Dec. 28 on way to victory over larger USA force at Sacramento and returned for camp here that night. Jan. 1862, here to burn Pond River bridges, delay Union army. See the other side.

Dedicated May 20, 1964.

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