The Battle of Richmond - August 29–30, 1862
The Battle of Richmond
American Battlefield Trust’s map of the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky
Cleburne and Churchill met Manson's brigade along the Richmond-Kingston Pike on August 29. The next day, the Confederates attacked and pushed Manson, reinforced by Cruft, northward towards Richmond. The modern day visitor center and museum are located in the 1811 Rogers farmhouse.
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Richmond, KY | August 29, 1862
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
5,650
Union
4,900
4,900
Confed.
750
750