Historical Marker

Fort Webb

Historical marker location:
Bowling Green, Kentucky
( Beech Bend Rd. & Country Club Dr., Bowling Green)

Constructed by CSA during early days of Civil War. One of numerous fortifications in Bowling Green area used by CSA and Union forces. Located at head of navigation on Barren and Green River systems, Bowling Green became an important stronghold with two railroads to Memphis and Nashville. Threats from Union forces caused CSA to abandon town on February 14, 1862.

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Civil War Fortifications of Bowling Green - (A map showing fortifications).