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619 Cavalry VS Gunboat
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KY, USA
Category: Markers
Marker reads, CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark, Nov. 15, 1861, at Hopkinsville. On reconnaissance learned of USA gunboat Conestogas intent to destroy CSA supplies at Canton. They met here November 20 in 7 hours of ship-to-shore combat. Conestoga left. Forrests command had stood ground well, first time under fire.
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