YAH - Battle of Westport - Kansas City, Missouri
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This map showing the position of the Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Westport, 11am, October 23, 1864. The map is located at the southern end of Loose Park - 55th & Wornall.
Waymark Code: WMG6WD
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2013
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This map showing the position of the Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Westport, 11am, October 23, 1864. The map is located at the southern end of Loose Park - 55th & Wornall.
From the Civil War Muse:
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"Description: You are standing at the location where Confederate Major General Sterling Price made his headquarters on the morning of October 23, 1864. Under a grove of large trees, Price discussed the days tactics with his division commanders. The initial Confederate position (Tour Stop 5) was about a half mile to the north of this location. By noon, Price would have to abandon this spot and withdraw south because of the Union advances.
The cannon at this tour stop is 10 Pound Parrott Rifle and is similar to many of the guns in use on that day of fighting. There is also a series of eight posters that give an overview of Price's Raid into Missouri."
Text of the marker:
Tour Stop 8
Battle of Westport
Position of Opposing Forces - 11a. m. Oct. 23, 1864
Gen. Sterling Price was on this spot at 11:00 a.m. but retired before the armies had reached this disposition.
Positions after the Union flank attack. Lines moved back and forth with charges and countercharges, although cavalry, most were dismounted. Dobbins and Slemons were pulled back to Harrisonville Road near noon. Jackman was ordered out at 1:00 p.m. to support Fagan after Marmaduke's collapse at Byram's Ford. The remainder of Shelby's Division withdrew soon thereafter.
Donated by The Johnson County National Bank and Trust Co.