Army of Central Kentucky
The Army of Central Kentucky was a military organization within Department No. 2 (the Western Department of the Confederate States of America). Originally called the Army Corps of Central Kentucky, it was created in the fall of 1861 as a subsection of Department No. 2, and continued in existence until the end of March 1862 when it was absorbed and merged into the Army of Mississippi, which was then re-organized as the Army of Tennessee on November 20, 1862.
| Army of Central Kentucky | |
|---|---|
Battle flag of the army | |
| Active | September 18, 1861–March 29, 1862 |
| Disbanded | Incorporated into Army of the Mississippi March 29, 1862 |
| Country | Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Type | Field army |
| Engagements | Battle of Belmont Battle of Fort Henry Battle of Fort Donelson |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Simon B. Buckner Albert S. Johnston William J. Hardee |
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