Table of Data Points
1861-10-25 | Zagonyis Charge | The only Union victory in southwestern Missouri in 1861 | Read about 'Zagonyis Charge' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Zagonyis Charge' | ||
1861-10-21 | Fredericktown | A Union victory that consolidated their control of southeastern Missouri. | Read about 'Fredericktown' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Fredericktown' | ||
1861-09-17 | Blue Mills | Union forces unsuccessfully attempted to prevent pro-Confederate Missouri State Guards from northern Missouri from crossing the Missouri River near the confluence with the Blue River to reinforce Sterling Price at Lexington | Read about 'Blue Mills' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Blue Mills' | ||
1861-09-13 | 1861-09-20 | First Battle of Lexington | The Confederate Missouri State Guard's victory in this battle bolstered the already-considerable Southern sentiment in the area, and briefly consolidated Confederate control of the Missouri Valley. | Read about 'First Battle of Lexington' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'First Battle of Lexington' | |
1861-09-13 | 1861-09-20 | Battle of the Hemp Bales | The State Guard's victory in this battle bolstered the already-considerable Southern sentiment in the area, and briefly consolidated Confederate control of the Missouri Valley | Read about 'Battle of the Hemp Bales' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Battle of the Hemp Bales' | |
1861-09-02 | Dry Wood Creek | Confederate troops are successful in their campaign to force the Union army to abandon southwestern Missouri and to concentrate on holding the Missouri Valley. | Read about 'Dry Wood Creek' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Dry Wood Creek' | ||
1861-08-10 | Wilson's Creek | The battle of Wilson's Creek is fought between Union forces and the Missouri State Guard. The Confederate allied force won the field but were unable to pursue the retreating Union forces. | Read about 'Wilson's Creek' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Wilson's Creek' | ||
1861-07-06 | Retreat to Sarcoxie | After withdrawal after the battle of Carthage Col. Franz Sigel conducts a succesful rearguard action and overnight retreats to Sarcoxie. | Read about 'Retreat to Sarcoxie' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Retreat to Sarcoxie' | ||
1861-07-05 | Carthage | Though tactically inconsequental, the perception of this battle as a sound Confederate victory (by state guard troops led by Governor Jackson) helped promote southern recruitment in Missouri. | Read about 'Carthage' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Carthage' | ||
1861-06-17 | Boonville | Union troops led by Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon disperse Confederate troops at Boonville. This action reinforced Union control of the Missouri River and prevented attempts to place Missouri in the Confederacy. | Read about 'Boonville' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Boonville' |
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