The Big Sandy River, near Prestonsburg

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The Big Sandy River, near Prestonsburg

The Battle of Middle Creek was crucial in the struggle to control the Big Sandy Valley. Future U. S. president James Garfield won an early Union victory there. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.

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By Sanders
Historical Markers #85 and #2093 commemorate the Battle of Middle Creek, fought near Prestonsburg on January 10, 1862. The battle was crucial in the struggle to control the Big Sandy Valley, and future U. S. president James Garfield won an early…