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Perryville’s Henry Bottom

Historical Marker #192 commemorates a Perryville resident who made great sacrifices during the Civil War.

Henry Bottom was a farmer and justice of the peace whose home was caught in the crossfire of Kentucky's largest battle.  After the fight, Bottom's house became a field hospital.  According to one eyewitness, a pile of amputated arms and...

Perryville’s Henry Bottom

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Historical Marker #85 commemorates the Battle of Middle Creek, fought near Prestonsburg on January 10, 1862.  The battle was crucial in the struggle to control the Big Sandy Valley, and future U. S. president James Garfield won an early Union victory there. In early 1862, Garfield was ordered to drive rebel troops from eastern Kentucky.  [...]