July 9, 1862---The Battle of Tomkinsville, KY

JULY 9, 1862:             

The Battle of Tomkinsville, Kentucky.  Colonel John Hunt Morgan C.S.A. and his Light Brigade of 1,000 men raid the town, which is garrisoned by 250 Union troops on sentry detail guarding supplies and rail lines. Morgan’s men overwhelm the Union troops, causing 100 casualties. Escaped Yankees tell tales of a 10,000-man Rebel force in the area wreaking havoc.  The next day, the Indiana Messenger describes the 9^th Pennsylvania Cavalry as having been “cut to pieces” in the area.