A laid back day in Kentucky resulted in an interesting find, Munfordville. This town dates back to 1801 and is very history conscience. Located at a buffalo crossing of the Green River, it became a stronghold for both Yankee and Confederate troops during the Civil War due to a large railroad bridge. Morgan organized and trained his cavalry here. A stop at the battlefield provided a walk through the rolling countryside which consisted of a substantial amount of wild native grass which had been combined. While approaching our car we were cornered by a 95 year old Kentuckian who insisted we tour the historic Woodson home which overlooked and was part of the battlefield. An interesting old coot, we left knowing more than we needed to about the house, the "govment", "baca", and trees which were shot during the war. Re: house and cannon ball shot tree. (We also took the 20 mile back road Amish tour, these Amish being substantially more progressive than in Ohio.). Another 70F day but 55F and rain is moving in.
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