Skirmish near Mud Lick Springs, Bath County, KY

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Here is a newspaper article about the event from a soldier there...

Bath County - Mud Lick Skirmish

An article published in the Louisville Daily Journal on June 25, 1863 on the skirmish at Mud Lick in Bath County.

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Here is the OR... on page 383...

The War of the Rebellion

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The place changed names over the years... Olympian Springs...

Olympian Springs | ExploreKYHistory

Historical Marker #1342 at Olympian Springs in Bath County notes the history of this fashionable and well-attended resort, which served patrons for more than one hundred years. The fascination with mineral springs and their perceived curative powers began shortly after European colonists...

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Olympian Springs | ExploreKYHistory

Historical Marker #1342 in Bath County commemorates the site of Olympian Springs, a famous resort that was a War of 1812 camp site. Originally known as Mud Lick Springs, the springs' supposed medicinal properties made it a popular site. In the early nineteenth century, the area was purchased by...

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