Battle of Middle Creek
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The Battle of Middle Creek was an engagement fought January 10, 1862, in Eastern Kentucky during the American Civil War. It was the only battle personally commanded by future president James A. Garfie
Eastern portion of the field, looking toward Garfield's command post
Red River Gorge
Martins Fork Lake
Cumberland Falls
Battle of Mill Springs
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The Battle of Mill Springs, also known as the Battle of Fishing Creek in the Confederacy, and the Battle of Logan's Cross Roads or Battle of Somerset in the Union, was fought in Wayne and Pulaski coun
Battle of Middle Creek
…Confederate 1861 offensive in Kentucky, and Middle Creek demonstrated that their strength had not diminished. The Battle of Middle Creek, along with the Battle of Mill Springs a little over a week later, cemented Union control of Eastern Kentucky until Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg launched his offensive in the summer and…
Battle of Somerset, or Mill Spring Harper's Weekly, February 8 1862
Shooting of Confederate general Zollicoffer by Colonel Fry