The Robert E. Lee Won with Sturgis Coal
N 37° 32.732 W 087° 59.028
16S E 413093 N 4155847
The Robert E. Lee Won with Sturgis Coal
Waymark Code: WM4YZY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2008
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The Robert E. Lee Won with Sturgis Coal
Nearby coal fields supplied fuel to power steamboat Robert E. Lee in race against the Natchez, 1870. Greatest race in River History began in New Orleans and ended at St. Louis. Robert E. Lee won the championship of Mississippi River by 6 hours and 15 minutes. Both Steamboat Captains were natives of Kentucky
Marker Name: The Robert E. Lee Won with Sturgis Coal
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 1092
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society,,,,Kentucky Department of Highways
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