MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME

Beriah Magoffin (1815-1885)

In which we set the stage for the Battle of Belmont (Nov. 7, 1861) by discussing Kentucky’s self-proclaimed neutrality early in the Civil War, and how the Confederate move to seize Columbus, KY pushed the Bluegrass State off the fence and into the Union camp.

Our book recommendation for this episode is Decision in the Heartland: The Civil War in the West by Steven E. Woodworth.

“Woodworth presents with precision and clarity a comprehensive overview of the war in the West.  Penned with a unique level of intimacy and a highly focused perspective based on years of research and analysis, the book weaves a captivating narrative and is a delightfully good read.” ~ Journal of American History

Listen to Episode 81: MyOldKentuckyHome