Forrest's Raid

Historical marker location:

Paducah, Kentucky

( 21st & Old Mayfield Rd., Paducah)

General N. B. Forrest with Thompson's Ky. and Bell's Tenn. Brigades raided Paducah on March 25, 1864. Union's Fort Anderson held with aid of gunboats. Guards at USA warehouse captured. Part of town burned. Supplies of food taken by withdrawing CSA forces. Boast in Union newspaper prompted Forrest to send Gen. Abe Buford back to capture some overlooked horses.

Dedicated in 1962.

Civil War Nathan Bedford Forrest Forts and Stations Paducah