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Black plaque № 44948

Mt Stirling, KY, United States

Battle of Mt. Sterling. On March 22, 1863, about 300 Confederate cavalrymen under Colonel R. S. Cluke captured this city, taking 438 prisoners, 222 wagon loads of military stores, 500 mules, and 1000 stand of arms. Confederate losses: 8 killed, 13 wounded. Union losses: 4 killed, 10 wounded. Origina

lly dedicated July 4, 1961.

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