Museum Glasgow, KY

Fort Williams

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Fort Williams, built in 1863, is a historic site in Glasgow, Kentucky, significant for its role during the Civil War in maintaining Union control over Southern Kentucky. It is an earthen fortification mentioned prominently in local history as a site of battle and serves as an educational resource for those interested in the Civil War era. The fort is located on the grounds of the Glasgow Cemetery.

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