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Home Tennessee Obion County Kenton Historical Markers Forrest's Raid ~ Dec. 21, 1862

Forrest's Raid ~ Dec. 21, 1862

U.S. 45W, Kenton, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 11' 37.079988", -89° 0' 33.359976"
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At Kenton, a detachment from Forrest's Brigade, coming north from Rutherford, captured the Federal garrison of 250 men, including Col. Thomas J. Kinney, 122nd Illinois Infantry. They also tore up the five miles of track between the two towns.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Forrest's Raid ~ Dec. 21, 1862 Historical Marker Location Map, Kenton, Tennessee Map