Battle of Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri
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Monument commemorating the Battle of Carthage, fought during the American Civil War on July 5, 1861.
Waymark Code: WM3XX4
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2008
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The Battle of Carthage, also known as the Battle of Dry Fork, took place at the beginning of the American Civil War on July 5, 1861, in Jasper County, Missouri. The experienced Colonel Franz Sigel commanded 1,100 Federal soldiers intent on keeping Missouri within the Union. The Missouri State Guard was commanded by Governor Claiborne F. Jackson himself and numbered over 4,000 unorganized, inexperienced soldiers, along with 2,000 unarmed troops who did not participate in the battle. The battle was rather meaningless from a tactical or strategic view, though it was deemed a victory by the Missouri State Guard. Carthage played a part in determining Missouri's course during the war, as it helped spark recruitment for the Southern regiments.
(Courtesy of Wikipedia)
This memorial is located on the grounds of the old Jasper County Courthouse at the corner of South Main Street and East 4th Street in Carthage, Missouri.
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