Pratt's Artillery - Kansas City, Mo
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N 39° 00.809 W 094° 31.795
15S E 367543 N 4319386
This is stop 17A of the Battle of Westport Auto Tour. The marker is located at in front of the Kansas City Water Department on 63rd between Manchester and Elmwood.
Waymark Code: WM8BWJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2010
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Text of the marker:
On the morning of Oct. 23, 1864, Clarke's Confederate Brigade of Marmaduke's Division was in line on this hill from 63rd St. Trafficway north across 59th St. facing east to stop Pleasonton's Cavalry. Pratt's two batteries, Harris' Mo. and Hynson's Tx. Each with two 10 pounder parrotts and one small gun were in the line. Two Parrotts were here firing on the ford, the road and Union Artillery on the hill across the river. Pratt's Artillery was withdrawn before the final Union charge. The entire line was forced back at 11 A.M.
See 17 on Manchester 300 yds. to the east.
Donated by: The Kansas City Star and Times
Web link: [Web Link]
History of Mark:
The above link is for the Civil War Muse that describes this Tour Stop 17A.
Additional point: Not Listed
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