Whippoorwill Creek Bridge during 1861 was located south of Russellville and just east of what is now Hwy.79. between Hwy 1309 and Hwy 1151.

The Confederate unit guarding the Bridge was a group from several companies of Hunt's Regt. It was the 5th KY Inf but due to duplicate Numbering of Regiment, Hunt's later became the 9th KY.

The Union unit attacking the bridge was Co. B or Col. Burbridges Regt. The Company Commander was Captain Netters.