Historical Marker

Jennie's Creek

Under orders to dislodge CSA from this area Col. James A. Garfield's troops reached Paintsville on Jan. 6, 1862. The next day he sent Col. Wm. Bolles to clear out CSA cavalry at mouth of Jennie's Creek. After Confederate defeat here, Gen. Humphrey Marshall withdrew to Middle Creek. After a heavy engagement there on Jan. 10, Marshall returned to Virginia.

Originally erected April 5, 1963.