Mockbee Farm - Kansas City, Mo
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N 38° 59.165 W 094° 34.848
15S E 363085 N 4316420
This marker is located in the northeastern corner of the South Broadland Presbyterian Church located at 7850 Holmes Road.
Waymark Code: WM82XF
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2010
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This is marker number 14 of the Battle of Westport Driving Tour.
Text of the marker:
The Thos. Mockbee Farmhouse stood here. On Oct. 22, 1864 when, after the Confederates had forced a crossing of the Big Blue to the east 300 men of the 2nd Kas. Militia were north of the farmhouse where they formed a line facing north. Jackman's Brigade with Gordon's Regiment of Shelby's Div. made several mounted charges and finally overran the Union position. Union losses were 30 killed; 50 wounded; 102 captured including a 24-pound howitzer. Jackman also lost heavily in this fight.
Go north on Holmes; rt. on Gregory; left on Paseo to Meyer; rt. to Wabash.
Donated by United Telecommunications Inc.
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