Black Patch Tobacco Wars - The Wars Come To An End

The Wars Come To An End

In April 1908 a Kentucky National Guard detachment commanded by Captain Newton Jasper Wilburn (then a lieutenant) led a series of raids against the Night Riders' leaders. Even though most eventually escaped justice, Capt. Wilburn's actions helped bring law and order to the region.

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