SOUTHERNERS SKIRMISH IN HODGENVILLE ON OCTOBER TWENTY-THIRD 1861 The knowledge that Confederate forces are in control of portions of Kentucky, was a matter of utmost concern for federal military leaders. They knew that the border state was pivotal in the war. On the 23rd of October in 1861 skirmishing broke out in Kentucky near the city of Hodgenville, and near West Liberty. Southerners wanted to keep the conflict far from their homes, but understood it would some day pass and leave them alone. One common thread of the southern presence in Kentucky is how it made control by the federals, one to be fought over. Federals in Kentucky, knew that this line of Confederate troops was a matter of grave concern to union control. IF anhone on our list had an ancestor who might have fought with either army at these events, please share a thot with our list. Send any replies directly to our list: [email protected] THANKS for your participation! glenn