Eastern 49-63 in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle of the Big Blue
Photographed By Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010
1. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
On Oct. 22, 1864, after the Union line along the Big Blue was flanked, Jackman's Confederate Brigade overran the militia at the Mockbee Farm, 78th & Holmes, and drove Jennison's Union Brigade back to the state line. Jennison and Moonlight's Brigades then pushed Jackman back to this area in late afternoon. Thompson's Confederate Brigade came up at dusk. Fighting continued until dark when both sides pulled back. The GAR Monument Site on Paseo was selected by Wm. S. Shepherd who fought with Moonlight here.
Erected by J C Nichols Co. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Missouri – Battle of Westport series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 39° 0.77′ N, 94° 34.291′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Eastern 49-63. Marker is at the intersection of 63rd Street and The Paseo, on the right when traveling east on 63rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Shelby's Last Stand (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hinkle's Grove (approx. 0.8 miles away); Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (approx.
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More about this marker. There is plenty of parking at the marker site.
Also see . . . Battle of Westport. Website with an expanded explanation of the action at this marker. (Submitted on May 1, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Photographed By Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010
2. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
Area photo of marker facing north.
Photographed By Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010
3. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
Area photo of marker facing south.
Photographed By Thomas Onions, May 2, 2010
4. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
G.A.R. memorial referenced in the marker. It is located SE of Tour Stop 12.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 4. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.
