Historical Marker

Civil War Recruiting

Two Confederate recruiting camps were located in Owen Co. in the Civil War. Camp Marshall, at Lusby's Mill 7 miles east of here, was organized in 1861 by Gen. Humphrey Marshall of Kentucky. The other was in Vallandingham's Barn near here. Hundreds enlisted from this county to protect their homes, but were sent to various parts of Kentucky and Tennessee.

Erected October 1, 1963.