Battle of Somerset 1863
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 31 March 1863 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1863 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.1150, -84.5964 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Somerset (or Dutton's Hill) was fought on March 30, 1863, during the American Civil War. General John Pegram led a Confederate cavalry raid into central Kentucky which was defeated by Union forces under General Quincy A. Gillmore.
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