Historical Marker

Crawford House

Historical marker location:
Perryville, Kentucky
( US 68 at Perryville Battlefield, Perryville)

Used by Confederate General Braxton Bragg as headquarters during the Battle of Perryville, October 8, 1862. Crawford Spring back of the house furnished vital water supply to CSA troops on the drought-stricken battlefield.

Dedicated October 6, 1962 as part of the 100th anniversary commemoration of the battle.