Battle of Athens State Historic Site - Athens MO - Political Revolutions on Waymarking.com

The Battle of Athens State Historic Site is where the northern most battle of the civil war took place. There are a few homes and a church remaining. There are campgrounds at the site.

Every three years in August, major Civil War reenactment of the battle; Spring and Christmas, Open house; November, Veteran's Day Observance and Open House.

"This is the site of the northernmost Civil War battle west of the Mississippi. Union home guardsmen defeated southern Missouri state guard forces here on August 5, 1861. Thome-Benning House (open to the public) was struck by Southern artillery fire during the battle and has since been known as the "Cannonball House." (visit link)

Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to: American Civil War Adress of the monument: Located off State Highway 81 on Highway CC Athens, MO USA What was the role of this site in revolution?: The Battle of Athens State Historic Site is where the northern most battle of the civil war took place. Link that comprove that role: [Web Link] When was this memorial placed?: 08/02/1964 Who placed this monument?: Clark County Missouri Historical Society

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