
Battle of Munfordville -- Munfordville KY
N 37° 15.207 W 085° 53.275
16S E 598621 N 4123568
This KY Historical Marker preserves the memory of a local Civil War battle along the US 31W, the western branch of the Dixie Highway
Waymark Code: WM15RJY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2022
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This marker is located along the wide of the US 31W south of the smal town of Munfordville.
The marker reads as follows:
"Union forces commanded by Col. Wilder surrendered to Mississippi regiments of Gen. Bragg's army on September 17 1862, following battle on the 14th. 50 killed and 307 wounded, Bragg evacuated Munfordville on 20th before Gen. Buell's forces arrived. Confederates destroyed railroad bridge. Site of Fort Craig and monument to Col. R.A. Smith 1500 ft. west.
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways"