Forrest's Raid
Dec. 21, 1862
At Kenton, a detachment of Forrest's Brigade coming North from Rutherford, captured the Federal garrison 250 men including Col Thos.J.Kenney, 122nd Illinois Infantry. They also tore up the five miles of track between the two towns.
Marker is at the intersection of South Poplar Street (U.S. 45W) and West Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Poplar Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
