Photograph courtesy of Stephen Daugherty (1997)
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In that crucial battle of the Chattanooga campaign, Nov. 25, 1863, Capt.
John C. Wilson and 5 others from Estill Co., of 8th Ky. Inf., answered call for volunteers
to plant U.S. flag on Lookout Mtn. Reaching summit in sight of both armies, they planted
their colors, made by Estill County women. Regiment followed, taking mountain. His grave Station Camp Cemetery, 4 miles S.W. Photograph courtesy of Stephen Daugherty (1997) Return to Estill County marker listing |