Battle of Richmond
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The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, fought August 29–30, 1862, was one of the most complete Confederate victories in the American Civil War by Major General Edmund Kirby Smith against Union major general William "Bull" Nelson's forces, which were defending the town. It was the first major battle in the Kentucky Campaign. The battle took place on and around what is now the grounds of the Blue Grass Army Depot, outside Richmond, Kentucky.
1862
Wikimedia, Wikidata
United States, 
Kent,
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Location: 37.6848, -84.2594, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1862-08-29T00:00:00Z
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1862 Battle of Richmond
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Slave quarters at Battlefield Park
Barn at Battlefield Park
Building at that is used for bathrooms and storage at Battlefield Park
Confederate Soldiers Memorial at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky.
Confederate Soldiers Memorial at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky.
Confederate Soldiers Memorial at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky.
Battle for the Richmond Cemetery marker| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1778 | Siege of Boonesborough | siege | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1862 | Battle of Richmond | battle | Wikidata |
| commons | image | Slave quarters at Battlefield Park | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Barn at Battlefield Park | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Building at that is used for bathrooms and storage at Battlefield Park | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Confederate Soldiers Memorial at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky. | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Confederate Soldiers Memorial at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky. | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Confederate Soldiers Memorial at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky. | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Battle for the Richmond Cemetery marker | Commons | ||
