Things To Do in Perryville, Kentucky

Perryville became the site of the most destructive Civil War battle in the state which left more than ... More on park.ky.gov

There is a nice gift shop and small museum with a film. More on TripAdvisor

Inscription. Gen. Jackson was born in Fayette Co. Ky. 1823, died Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. Graduated Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Penn. and Transylvania University. Lawyer, Hopkinsville. Lieutenant 1st, Ky. Cavalry, Mexican War. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. First Army Corps: Major General Alexander McD McCook, Tenth Division: Brigadier General James S. Jackson, Thirty-Third Brigade: Brigadier General William R. Terrill, 80th, 123rd Illinois and 105th Ohio Infantry Regiments, ... More on HMDB

The Battle of Perryville, fought October 8, 1862, was the largest Civil War battle fought in the state of Kentucky More on Battleofperryville.com

Inscription. The battle which climaxed the major Confederate invasion of Kentucky was fought on these hills west of Perryville. A sharp clash occurred on October 7 in order to gain possession of th... More on HMDB

Inscription. Owned by Squire H. P. Bottom, it was a key position in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. At the beginning of battle held by USA troops. After a massed attack, Confederates took the house and held it. The battle over, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. To the valiant soldiers of the Army of the United States, who bravely and heroically fell in the Battle of Perryville October 8, 1862. This monument in grateful memory of their loyal service and noble sacrifice has been ... More on HMDB