Near Munfordville in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Anthony Woodson Farm
Battle of Munfordville
— September 14-17, 1862 —
That bridge would be Woodson's undoing. Drawn by the strategic importance of the bridge, military forces of both the Union and Confederate armies occupied Munfordville and Woodsonville continually throughout the war. During this military occupation, Anthony Woodson suffered great losses, as it was on his farm that the Battle of Rowlett's Station and the Battle of Munfordville were fought. His fertile earth was piled into fortifications, his barns and outbuildings were burned, his timber was leveled, and all his rail fences were taken for firewood. Unable to farm, Woodson had no means of income.
In 1864, the family filed a claim for war reparations from the Federal Government. Congress had passed act to reimburse loyal civilians for losses caused by the armies in battle and through occupation. Woodson's claim for $12,126.00 was at first disallowed because a witness described him as "a Southern man." Years later the family finally accepted $4,594.00 in settlement, in time to rebuild their house, which had recently burned. They used the money to rebuild their home using the same foundation and much the same design as the first. The Summer Kitchen at the rear of the house is original.
Erected by Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 37° 15.422′ N, 85° 53.257′ W. Marker is near Munfordville, Kentucky, in Hart County. Marker is on Charlie Downing Road north of Bragg Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Munfordville KY 42765, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentucky and the Western War (within shouting distance of this marker); The Raider (within shouting distance of this marker); The Woodson Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Munfordville: Day 1 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Craig (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Munfordville: Siege (approx. 0.2 miles away); L&N Railroad Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Munfordville (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Munfordville.
Also see . . . Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve. (Submitted on February 2, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,564 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 3. submitted on September 5, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.