Historical Marker
War on the Big Sandy
On mission to dislodge CSA from area, Colonel James A. Garfield's troops reached Paintsville on Jan. 6, 1862. Under threat of USA flank movement on left and rear, Gen. Humphrey Marshall abandoned his strong breastworks here at Hager Hill. Moving to Middle Creek he was overtaken on Jan. 10 by large USA force. After engagement Marshall retreated to Virginia.
Installed April 13, 1964.
The famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, has been held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville since 1875.