Neosho Was The Confederate Capitol of Missouri - Neosho, MO
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Missouri sent more men to war, in proportion to her population, than any other state. The total number of Missouri Volunteers who served was 199,111. For the siege of Vicksburg, Missouri furnished 39 regiments: 17 Confederate, 22 Union.
Waymark Code: WM155W0
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2021
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County of marker: Newton County
Location of marker: courthouse lawn, Neosho
Marker text:
Neosho was the Confederate Capitol of Missouri. When, on October 18, 1861, in the old Masonic building on the Northeast corner of the square, the legislature passed the Ordinance of Secession, separating Missouri from the Union.
"Saturday, November 2, 1861
"Politics
"Deposed secessionist legislators of the Missouri General Assembly meet at Neosho, Missouri on October 28, 1861 to consider an ordinance of secession and elect state representatives to the Confederate government. The ordinance passes on November 2, but the legislature fails to gain legal recognition or military control over Missouri."
~ Civil War on the Western Border
Missouri sent more men to war, in proportion to her population, than any other state. The total number of Missouri Volunteers who served was 199,111. For the siege of Vicksburg, Missouri furnished 39 regiments: 17 Confederate, 22 Union.