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County: McCracken

Forrest's Headquarters

Marker Number: 

1287

Location: 

1501 Broadway, Paducah

In a grove of trees at this site, CSA Gen. Nathan B. Forrest had headquarters, Battle of Paducah, on March 25, 1864. USA Fort Anderson attacked, warehouses burned, about 60 homes destroyed by USA after battle. CSA lost 300 men, withdrew that night. This battle climaxed Forrest's memorable raid seeking horses, ammunition, and medicines. Presented by Western Kentucky Gas Company.

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