
Civil War Skirmishes - Wentzville, MO
Posted by:
YoSam.
N 38° 48.708 W 090° 51.231
15S E 686339 N 4298080
Quick Description: Running fights in town where plug chewing tobacco was invented.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 9/3/2008 6:12:03 AM
Waymark Code: WM4KJA
Views: 53
Long Description:Marker Erected by: The City of Wentzville.
County of Marker: Saint Charles County.
Location of Marker: Pearce Blvd. & Blumhoff Ave., Bicentennial Park, Wentzville.
Marker Text:
WENTZVILLE
JULY 15 & 17, 1861
A series of Civil War engagements were fought near this site
between Union soldiers traveling by train and Missouri Bushwackers.