Frankfort, KY, United States
Confederates Here. The Kentucky State Government moved to Louisville before CSA entered Lexington Sept. 2, 1862. Confederate cavalry moved through Sept. 3 on way toward Louisville. Richard Hawes was inaugurated second Confederate Governor October 4. Generals Bragg and Kirby Smith with large CSA forc
e were present. They withdrew and Union forces occupied Frankfort, Oct. 7, 1862. Dedicated September 27, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: CSA Governor at Old State Capitol and Explore
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