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Battle of Munfordville 1862

Battle of Munfordville: Battle of Munfordsville
Image: Frank Leslie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date14 September 1862 – 17 September 1862Wikidata
Year1862Wikidata P580 (start time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationUnited StatesNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentNorth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictAmerican Civil WarWikidata P361
Coordinates37.2622, -85.8901Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Munfordville (also known as the Battle of Green River) was an engagement in Munfordville, Kentucky during the American Civil War. Victory there allowed the Confederates to temporarily strengthen their hold on the region and impair Union supply lines.

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Location

37.2622, -85.8901 · United States

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