615 Forrest Reconnoitered

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Marker reads, Returning from reconnaissance and foraging mission to Ohio River, Confederate States Army General Nathan Bedford Forrest with cavalry here December 1, 1861, learned of threats to and arrest of Southern sympathizers. While capturing a few instigators, regimental Surgeon S. M. VanWyck was killed. Forrest stayed here another day before returning to Hopkinsville. Map on back.