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Campbellsville, Kentucky
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The Battle of Tebb's Bend, fought on July 4, 1863, was a key engagement where Union forces successfully repelled Confederate troops, impacting the Confederate advance into Kentucky.
Tebb's Bend was strategically significant due to its location on the Green River, serving as a critical defensive position for Union forces.
The Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument honors the Union soldiers who defended the area against Confederate forces led by General John Hunt Morgan.
Colonel Orlando Moore led the Union forces during the Battle of Tebb's Bend, successfully defending against a larger Confederate force.
The Battle of Tebb's Bend was part of General John Hunt Morgan's 1863 raid into Indiana and Ohio, aiming to divert Union troops from the main Confederate army.
The Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument was dedicated in 1933 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the battle.
