Table of Data Points

Tag : Missouri

1861-10-25Zagonyis Charge

The only Union victory in southwestern Missouri in 1861

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1861-10-21Fredericktown

A Union victory that consolidated their control of southeastern Missouri.

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1861-09-17Blue 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

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1861-09-131861-09-20First 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.

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1861-09-131861-09-20Battle 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

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1861-09-02Dry 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.

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1861-08-10Wilson'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.

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1861-07-06Retreat to Sarcoxie

After withdrawal after the battle of Carthage Col. Franz Sigel conducts a succesful rearguard action and overnight retreats to Sarcoxie.

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1861-07-05Carthage

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.

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1861-06-17Boonville

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.

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