Historic Brown-Lanier house in spring
2023-04-07 - Wayne County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Brown-Lanier house served at various times as a headquarters for both armies. After the Union victory at the January 19, 1862 Battle of Mill Springs, it was a makeshift hospital where surgeons treated soldiers from both sides, Confederate and Union. Comments | Permalink
2023-04-07 - Wayne County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Brown-Lanier house served at various times as a headquarters for both armies. After the Union victory at the January 19, 1862 Battle of Mill Springs, it was a makeshift hospital where surgeons treated soldiers from both sides, Confederate and Union. Comments | Permalink
On the grounds of the historic Brown-Lanier house
2023-04-07 - Wayne County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Civil War soldiers on both sides fought on and used this property. In late 1861 and early 1862, Union and Confederate armies occupied this area as they vied for control of Kentucky. Comments | Permalink
2023-04-07 - Wayne County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Civil War soldiers on both sides fought on and used this property. In late 1861 and early 1862, Union and Confederate armies occupied this area as they vied for control of Kentucky. Comments | Permalink
Brown Lanier House used in Civil War
2023-04-07 - Wayne County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
In summer, tourists visit Mill Springs and see the giant mill wheel beside Lake Cumberland. Before its May opening date, however, travelers can still get a feel for the past at the historic restored Brown-Lanier house next door. In the Civil War it was used as both military headquarters and hospital. In late 1861 and early 1862, Union and Confederate armies occupied this area as they vied for control of Kentucky. Comments | Permalink
2023-04-07 - Wayne County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
In summer, tourists visit Mill Springs and see the giant mill wheel beside Lake Cumberland. Before its May opening date, however, travelers can still get a feel for the past at the historic restored Brown-Lanier house next door. In the Civil War it was used as both military headquarters and hospital. In late 1861 and early 1862, Union and Confederate armies occupied this area as they vied for control of Kentucky. Comments | Permalink
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