Battle-June 9, 1864

Historical marker location:

Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

( US 60, Mt. Sterling)

CSA took Mt. Sterling on previous day. Early on 9th US forces under General S. G. Burbridge attacked CSA under Col. R. M. Martin camped on Camargo Pike. Col. H. L. Giltner brought CSA force from Levee Road, but both driven through city. CSA counterattacked, but was repulsed. Heavy loss on both sides. Morgan joined them and took Lexington next day. See map other side.

Originally erected in 1964.

Stephen G. Burbridge Civil War Lexington John Hunt Morgan Mt. Sterling