Two Successful Raids
CSA General Nathan B. Forrest with main body of cavalry passed thru Mayfield to and from destructive raid on Paducah, March 25, 1864. Gen. Abraham Buford's division camped here. Kentucky regiments given leave to visit homes, enlist recruits. All returned. News item led Forrest to send Buford from Tenn. thru here again, April 14, to capture horses missed before.
Marker is at the intersection of Paducah Road, 8th Street (U.S. 45) and 7th Street (Kentucky Route 121), in the median on Paducah Road, 8th Street.
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