Neosho in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Confederate Capitol of Missouri
Neosho was the Confederate Capitol of Missouri, when, on October 8, 1861, in the old Masonic Building on the northeast corner of the Square, the legislature passed the Ordinance of Secession, separating Missouri from the Union.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1836.
Location. 36° 52.156′ N, 94° 22.076′ W. Marker is in Neosho, Missouri, in Newton County. Marker is on Spring Street near Wood Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the north grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Wood Street, Neosho MO 64850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Secession Convention at Neosho (a few steps from this marker); Newton County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th Century Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Haas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Heaton Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown Neosho Historic District (about 500 feet away); Haas Warehouse Building (about 600 feet away); Rocketdyne (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Neosho.
Also see . . .
1. Newton County Missouri. Community & Conflict website entry (Submitted on March 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Explore Neosho. Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on July 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,427 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.