Cain's Store Post Office

Historical marker location:

Nancy, Kentucky

( West Highway 80, Nancy)

In 1863, the U.S. Post Office Dept. approved a post office to be located in Smith W. Cain’s store. Christopher Gossett was appointed the first postmaster on March 30, 1863. The store was a community focal point where customers did postal business, bought groceries and supplies, and visited with neighbors.

Reverse

Battle of Mill Springs Campsite- Union Col. Robert McCook’s 3rd Brigade was headquartered at Cain’s Store on Jan. 16, 1862. Present with McCook were the 9th Ohio and 2nd Minnesota infantry regiments. On Jan. 17, these troops marched to join Union forces at Logan’s Crossroads. At dawn on Jan. 19 they fought in what became known as the Battle of Mill Springs.

Dedicated October 17, 2014.

Civil War Battle of Mill Springs Post Office