Each of the locations below is identified on the Big South Fork Country Historic Sites/Civil War Map.  Click here to view the map.

Camp McGinnis

(Pickett County)

Located near the Three Forks of the Wolf River. Was a Confederate base of operations for raids into nearby Clinton and Wayne counties of Kentucky. Several of the McGinnis family were known as scouts for Champ Ferguson.

Camp Meeting at Chanute

(Pickett County)

Meeting attended by Champ Ferguson. Ferguson was involved in a livestock transaction with the Evans Brothers. The Evans Brothers brought along Deputy Sheriff James Reed who attempted to arrest Ferguson. In the fight, Ferguson killed Reed and severly injured Floyd Evans. Ferguson was arrested and taken to the Jamestown jail. Ferguson agreed to join the Confederacy and in return the charges were dropped.

Camp Meyers

(Overton County)

Named in honor of Calvin Meyers. Meyers was a veteran of the Mexican War and served as a Captain in the Civil War. The camp served as Confederate camp of instruction where the 25th and 28th infantries and others trained for battle. The camp was the first stop after leaving the recruiting or gathering site of Camp Zollicoffer. Soldiers would drill and train in the manual of arms, regimental drill and parade.

Camp Zollicoffer

(Overton County)

Named after the Whig legislator and editor Felix K. Zollicoffer. The Confederate government wanted the war to be more of a unified movement so they elevated a Whig who would make it seem like the Confederates were not just run by the Democrats. He was given the rank of Brigadier General even though he had limited military experience. This lack of experience would lead to his death at Battle of Mill Springs.

Eagle Creek

(Overton County)

Located on Dale Hollow Lake. Natural crossing point of the Obey River. John Hunt Morgan’s troops crossed through there, sometimes taking three days to cross.

Hale’s Mill

(Pickett County)

Champ Ferguson “acquired” a piano from Dr. Hale and shipped it over the rough terrain with a team of oxen. The piano traveled to Ferguson’s home on the Calfkiller River in White County, upon it’s arrival, Ferguson sold it for $200. Hale and his wife testified at the trial of Champ Ferguson in Nashville.

Source: Big South Fork Country Web site