Military
4
On Oct. 23, 1862, the 22nd USA Brigade, including the 1st, 2nd, and 20th Kentucky Infantry, moved here in the wake of retreating CSA forces. Five hundred men worked 36 hours to destroy salt works mainly owned by unionists but used by Confederates. Loyal USA citizens were allowed to remove enough salt for their own needs after taking an oath that none of it would be used to benefit the Confederacy.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Kentucky · United States
