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150th Anniversary of Civil War stimulates interest in area's role Adair County, KY was a bee hive of activity during much of the period of the 1861-1865 Civil War area, with concentration of troops varying from a very few to 18,000, a number approximating the population today - and there were 2 long term camps here: Camp Boyle, and Camp Billy Williams. Adair County Historian Mike Watson applauds Derek Coomer's discovery of the H.F. Liggett Letter, which great adds to the scholarship on this area's Civil War Legacy and to the nine citations of core Civil War sources he lists, below, available at the Adair County Public Library. By Mike Watson The War of 1861-1865, civil or otherwise, has always elicited varied emotions. It is good to know that this part of Kentucky's and America's history is still a topic of discussion in this technological age. Since these are the 150th anniversary years of the conflict, much interest has been stimulated, and curiosity will continue to grow as more and more seek the historic connections. It is all most pleasing to the heart of this old historian and researcher. Troop numbers varied considerably over time, with as many as 15,000 to 18,000 men encamped around Columbia and environs at times, to a mere few hundred at others. Camp Boyle and Camp Billy Williams are two of the better known long-term camps in Adair County, with other temporary camps, especially for smaller groups, across the landscape. Columbia was made military headquarters many times and property often suffered as a result. Surrounding counties were also dotted with camps and soldiers at various times, particularly since the railroad at Lebanon was the major supply hub for southern Kentucky, and the Cumberland River was an important waterway. [Not to take away from the Green River, but it was much more important down stream than it was locally.] It should be noted that not just Kentucky regiments operated in this area, but there was a considerable military presence from Ohio, Indiana, etc. Until recently, most folk have heard only of the major actions at Mill Springs and Perryville, but locally there were several incidents of note, known at least to those of us who pursue these things. I was very pleased to read Derek Coomer's submission recently in CM. This was a new source for me on the War, but one I likely would never have found had it not been for the interest in the subject by loyal readers of CM and the eagle eye of the submitter! For those who want to delve deeper at their own pace, I will venture the following, short list of sources, most at the Adair County Public Library, that may shed more light local history and the Civil War. This is certainly not a complete list, and deals only with the local aspect. Watch for more on CM and for several scheduled publications of the Veterans of Adair County, Civil War in Adair County with emphasis on Thirteenth Kentucky Cavalry, and the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and Adair County's men who served.
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