The Battle of Kirksville took place during the American Civil War and was fought in the town of Kirksville, Missouri, on August 6, 1862. The Union victory helped consolidate Federal control over northeastern Missouri.

Jan 25, 2018 · Kirksville in the center of Adair County Schofield wanted to prevent these northern Missouri recruits from reaching the main Trans-Mississippi Confederate army in Arkansas, and ordered Colonel John McNeil, commanding the Northeastern Division of the Department of the Missouri, and Colonel Lewis Merrill’s cavalry to pursue and break up Porter ...

Mar 24, 2017 · A number of rebels were tried and executed for violation of parole on August 7 and 8. The day after the battle Colonel McNeil ordered Kirksville residents to bury the Confederate dead. The Battle of Kirksville is regarded as consolidating Union control of Missouri. Erected 2006 by Adair County Historical Society, Inc. Topics.

Before noon on August 6, McNeil attacked Porter in the town of Kirksville, where his men had hidden themselves in homes and stores and among the crops in the nearby fields. After almost three hours of fighting, the Yankees secured the town, captured numerous prisoners, and chased the others away.

5 days ago · The Battle of Kirksville fought near the town of Kirksville, Missouri, on August 6, 1862. The Union victory helped consolidate Federal control over northeastern Missouri. Confederate Col. Joseph C. Porter had been recruiting in …

This marker at the Adair County Courthouse commemorates the Battle of Kirksville, a four-day campaign fought from August 8, 1862, to August 9, 1862, in the area surrounding the town of Kirksville. Union Colonel John McNeil led a force of about a thousand soldiers in pursuit of a Confederate brigade of about 2500 men led by Colonel Joseph C. Porter.

Feb 9, 2024 · But, on August 6, 1862, the grounds of Cumberland Academy were filled with Union soldiers pushing cannons and anticipating a bloody battle with Confederates in downtown Kirksville. (The battle begins in our next episode.)

Feb 29, 2024 · During the Battle of Kirksville on August 6, 1862, the Union Army captured several Confederate prisoners. These were interrogated by Union Colonel John McNeil or some of his men who learned that 17 of the 47 captives had been paroled.

The Battle of Kirksville took place during the American Civil War and was fought in the town of Kirksville, Missouri, on August 6, 1862. The Union victory helped consolidate Federal control over northeastern Missouri.

Feb 24, 2023 · The Battle of Kirksville was fought on August 6, 1862, during the American Civil War. The Union Army, led by Colonel John McNeil, defeated the Confederate Army, led by Colonel Joseph C. Porter, consolidating Federal control over northeastern Missouri.