Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest

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This file appears in: Battle of Sacramento
Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest

The Battle of Sacramento, Kentucky, fought in December 1861, was one of Confederate cavalryman Nathan Bedford Forrest's first victories.

This file appears in: Battle of Sacramento

By Sanders
Historical Marker #523 commemorates the Battle of Sacramento in McLean County. On December 28, 1861, nearly 300 Confederate cavalry led by Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked about 200 Union horsemen near Sacramento. The battle was Forrest's…