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Montgomery County History Museum
36 Broadway St. Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353 (859) 498-4669 Crossroads of Conflict
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, we join the
National Park Service, History Museums and Historical Societies from
across the country telling their stories about the Civil War, to tell
Montgomery County Kentucky's story. We will introduce you to African
American soldiers, from Montgomery County, who risked everything for
freedom. Captain Peter Everett who with a small confederate contingent,
crept into Mt. Sterling in the early morning hours of December 2, 1863 and burned down the
courthouse and General John Stuart "Cerro Gordo" Williams Mexican-American
War and Civil War Veteran. Join us for their stories and many more.
Open Friday & Saturday 10am to 2pm
Sergeant John W. Magowan, 109th USCI
Due to popular demand "Crossroads of Conflict" has been held over for another season. Things have been added to this ever evolving exhibit. Stop by and see us! While you are there visit the newly added "History Room".
Civil War Links
Civil War Soldiers
This is a list of some of the Civil War soldiers buried in Montgomery County.
Diary of Edward Callistus Barlow
Captain Edward Barlow was a resident of Scott County and with the 40th
regiment of the Kentucky Infantry,
during the Civil War. They were
stationed some of the time in Mt. Sterling.
The First Kentucky Brigade, CSA
The "Orphan Brigade"
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