Battle of Munfordville
Union forces commanded by Col. Wilder surrendered to Mississippi regiments of Gen. Bragg's army on September 17, 1862, following battle on the 14th. 50 killed and 307 wounded. Bragg evacuated Munfordville on 20th before Gen. Buell's forces arrived. Confederates destroyed railroad bridge. Site of Fort Craig and monument to Col. R.A. Smith 1500 ft. west.
Marker is at the intersection of Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) and Charlie Downing Road, on the right when traveling south on Dixie Highway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
