Newark, Missouri - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

Marker Erected by: Know County Historical Society, 1976.

Marker Text:

NEWARK, MISSOURI
James Fresh of Maryland, first settler on Knox County, entered land in Oct. 1833, 1 mile southwest of Newark. In 1834 he built a grist mill on the South Fabius River.

Newark, the oldest town in Knox County, was established in 1836.

On Aug. 1, 1862 a Civil War battle was fought here.

At Newark, Union troops led by Capt. W.W. Lair surrendered to Confederates under Colonel Joseph C. Porter, August 1, 1862, after a sharp skirmish

Joseph C. Porter was a Confederate from NE Missouri, won many skirmishes, was soundly defeated at the Battle of Moore's Mill in Callaway county; was mortally wounded at the Battle in Wright County and some say he died there, others say he made it to Arkansas before succumbing to his wounds.

Name of Battle: Battle of Newark. Name of War: American Civil War Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 08/01/1862 Entrance Fee: Not Listed Parking: Not Listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

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