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The Battle of Salyersville, also called Battle of Half Mountain (not to be confused with The Battle of Ivy Mountain, which took place in April 1861 [1]) was the largest of the many skirmishes in Magoffin County, Kentucky, during the American Civil War.
The Battle of Salyersville, also called Battle of Half Mountain (not to be confused with The Battle of Ivy Mountain, which took place in April 1861 [1]) was the largest of the many skirmishes in Magoffin County, Kentucky, during the American Civil War.
The Battle of Salyersville, also called Battle of Half Mountain was the largest of the many skirmishes in Magoffin County, Kentucky, during the American Civil War.
The Ivy Point Civil War Skirmish at Salyersville Kentucky took place on November 30, 1863. Company D of the 45th KY Mounted Infantry USA was recruiting. Most of the Company D soldiers were from Magoffin County and their captain was William Smith Adams, the son of William "Uncle Billy" Adams.
Salyersville’s rich history can be explored at the Magoffin County Historical Society’s headquarters at South Church Street in downtown. Their collection of genealogical research, photos, and other historical information is the result of years upon years of research.
10 lis 2011 · October 11 - 20, 1863. Federal reinforcements arrive from Louisa, 300 men under command of Lt. Colonel Orlando Brown, Jr., 14th KY Infantry. Brown's men march up the Burning Fork of Licking River and on to Quicksand in Breathitt County, and back to Salyersville.
The Battle of Salyersville, also called Battle of Ivy Point Hill, was the largest of the many skirmishes in Magoffin County, Kentucky, during the American Civil War. In April 1864, Confederate Colonel Ezekiel F. Clay led his regiment of mounted infantry on a raid to Kentucky.
