Ftom the May 14th Lafourche Parish (La) Daily Comet "Ky. town to honor War of 1812 militia man" by AP.
Greenville Kentucky, located in the western part of the state, is planning to erect a bronze statue of a War of 1812 hero lnown as the "Kentucky Long Rifleman," Ephraim Brank. They have a summer 2013 target date.
Brank served in the militia and was at the Battle of New Orleans. Kentucky claims that the state lost more soldiers in the war than any other state.
The statue will be on a limestone base with expected cost at $100,000. Local and national donations have been received.
Anything to Bring Knowledge of the War to Folks. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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