Battle of Munfordville (Battle of the Bridge)
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N 37° 15.207 W 085° 53.275
16S E 598621 N 4123568
A telling of the battle that took place in the area.
Waymark Code: WM8J1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
Views: 28

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.
Marker Name: Battle of Munfordville

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 119

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways


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