Civil War - Battles - Kentucky

Visit Middle Creek National Battlefield, where the Battle of Middle Creek took place on January 10, 1862, during the Civil War, and ended in a Union Victory.

Key facts about the Battle of Middle Creek, also known as the Battle of Big Sandy River.

The Battle of Middle Creek took place on January 10, 1862. Union forces led by future President, James A. Garfield, won the battle. The victory helped open the way for a Union offensive into Middle Tennessee.

Educational videos that explain the events and importance of the Battle of Middle Creek, which took place on January 10, 1862, during the Civil War, and ended in a Union Victory.

Key facts about the Battle of Mill Springs, also known as the Battle of Fishing Creek and the Battle of Logan's Crossroads.

The Battle of Mill Springs took place on January 19, 1862, the Battle of Mill Springs. It was the first major Union victory of the American Civil War and helped open the way for a Union offensive into Middle Tennessee.

Key facts about the Battle of Munfordville, also known as the Battle of Green River, and the Battle of the Green River Bridge.

Also known as the Battle of Green River, and the Battle of the Green River Bridge, the Battle of Munfordville was fought from September 14 - 17, 1862 at Munfordville, Kentucky, as part of the Confederate Heartland Campaign.

Key facts about the Battle of Perryville, also known as the Battle of Chaplin Hills.

The Battle of Perryville, also known as the Battle of Chaplin Hills, was the decisive engagement of the Confederate Heartland Offensive of 1862.

Key facts about the Battle of Richmond.

Deemed by many scholars as the most complete victory by one side over the other during the Civil War, the Battle of Richmond, fought on August 29 - 30, 1862, was the first major engagement of the Confederate Heartland Campaign.