Theodore O'Hara's sword and scabbard

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Theodore O'Hara's sword and scabbard

Danville native Theodore O'Hara carried this sword and scabbard during the Mexican War. O'Hara, a famous poet, served in the Confederacy during the Civil War. Courtesy the Kentucky Historical Society.

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Historical Marker #24 commemorates Danville native Theodore O'Hara who wrote the famous poem, "The Bivouac of the Dead." Born in Danville on February 11, 1820, O'Hara was an attorney and journalist. He served in the US Army during the…