Member Monday John Cashon

This #MemberMonday we are introducing you to a new member at Kroger in Paducah, John Cashon. John is an historian and published author.

John is a Paducah, KY native who became interested in the history of the area when he learned about his family’s history of not only fighting in the Revolutionary, and Civil Wars. That history was the motivation behind writing Paducah and the Civil War, the following description of the book is from Amazon where John’s book can be purchased.

“Despite Kentucky's aim to keep a neutral position in the Civil War and Paducah's Confederate tendencies, the Union captured the town soon after Confederate troops occupied Columbus. As a result, the Tennessee River and the Cumberland River became permeable entry points for infiltrating farther south and maintaining supply lines deep into Confederate states. That strategic advantage was halted when Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest invaded the town during the Battle of Paducah. Ultimately, a combination of guerrilla warfare tactics and General Eleazer Paine's Reign of Terror contributed to the Union's final victory over Paducah. Historian John Cashon recounts the tumultuous struggle for Paducah during the War Between the States.”

Welcome to our proud union family, John! We hope the UFCW 227 history buffs enjoy this book!