The Ohio River at Augusta, Kentucky
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On September 27, 1862, Confederate cavalry battled Unionist Home Guard at Augusta. In the fight on the town's streets, fierce hand-to-hand combat erupted and several of the town's buildings were burned. The Home Guard's defense of Augusta prevented the cavalry from finding a suitable ford across the Ohio River. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.
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Battle of Augusta
Historical Marker #501 commemorates the Battle of Augusta, Kentucky. Although smaller than most battles fought that year, this action changed the course of a major military campaign.
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