Kentucky War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Logo

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This file appears in: Remember the Raisin!

The Kentucky Historical Society is the administrative agency for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, an 18-member body established by the Kentucky legislature in 2010.

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This file appears in: Remember the Raisin!

By Sanders
Historical Marker #508 in Georgetown commemorates the Battle of the River Raisin, a War of 1812 battle that led to the deaths of dozens of Kentucky soldiers. On August 15, 1812, Kentucky volunteers…