Historical Marker
Russell House
Historical marker location:
Perryville, Kentucky
( US 68 at Perryville Battlefield, Perryville)
On the knoll, it was a key position on the Union left flank under Maj. Gen. McCook in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. The scene of desperate fighting, it changed hands twice and was hit many times. After the battle it was used as a hospital.
Dedicated October 6, 1962 as part of the 100th anniversary commemoration of the battle.