Black plaque № 44991

Augusta, KY, United States

Augusta in Civil War. By Sept. 1862, 6,000 Union troops had gone from this district. Only 100 Home Guards left, under Col. Bradford. On Sept. 27, Col. Duke with 350 Morgan Raiders attacked. Guards secreted in houses fought until Raiders penetrated area, burned and cannonaded houses. CSA losses of me

n and ammunition forced return to Falmouth and abandonment of raid into Ohio. Dedicated May 31, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle of Augusta

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