Kentucky's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation

Jacket Description/Flap: Though Kentucky was the home of both Jefferson Davis-the president of the Confederate States of America-and Abraham Lincoln, Governor Magoffin proclaimed neutrality during the Civil War. However, once the shots were fired at Fort Sumter, citizens and government members began taking sides. The state soon became the site of some of the most vicious Civil War conflicts and bloodshed. Beginning with Barbourville in 1861, this volume covers the thirteen major Civil War battles that took place within the borders of the Bluegrass State. Sections chronicle such battles as Perryville, Paducah, Richmond, and Cynthiana-the final battle. The historical battlegrounds serve as a tribute to the Confederate and Union soldiers who fought and fell under fire. Though many of these sites have been preserved, some have fallen into disrepair. This pictorial guide provides a contemporary description of each location's level of preservation, along with maps from Blue & Gray magazine. Randy Bishop is a teacher at Middleton High School, an adjunct for the University of Memphis, and an advocate for the preservation of sites related to the American Civil War. His accolades consist of Teacher of the Year and inclusion in Who's Who among America's Teachers. A member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Bishop is also involved with the Civil War Trust, the Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association, and the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Association. He holds a BS from Union University and an MEd from the University of Memphis. In addition to contributing articles on the subject to numerous publications, he is also the author of Pelican's The Tennessee Brigade, Tennessee's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation, and Mississippi's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation. Bishop lives in Middleton, Tennessee. Jacket Description/Back:"A must for any Civil War student or traveler in Kentucky. Great summaries of the major battles and excellent overviews of the smaller ones that are easily and often overlooked. Mr. Bishop should be commended."-Phillip Seyfrit, historic properties director and battlefield superintendent, Madison County Battlefield Park"A complete, concise overview of the battle of Perryville and its current state of preservation."-Kurt Holman, manager, Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site"We appreciate Randy Bishop for including the Mill Springs Battlefield Association. It was the first significant victory for the Union cause in the Western Theatre."-Gilbert Wilson, executive director, Mill Springs Battlefield AssociationMarc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contributor Bio:  Bishop, Randy Randy Bishop is a history teacher at Middleton High School in Tennessee and has been the recipient of a variety of honors, including multiple Teacher of the Year awards and recognition in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. An advocate for preservation of sites related to the American Civil War, he has published numerous articles and books on the subject, including Mississippi's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation, Tennessee's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation, The Tennessee Brigade, and Kentucky's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation, which was chosen as an alternate selection of the History Book Club . He holds a BS from Union University and a MEd from the University of Memphis. A member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Bishop is also involved with the Civil War Preservation Trust, the Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association, and the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Association. He lives in Middleton, Tennessee.