Near Pleasanton in Linn County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Combat at State Line
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 11, 2013
1. Combat at State Line Marker
Near Kansas City, Union troops clashed with Price's army in a series of battles:
• October 19 in Lexington
• October 21 at the Little Blue River
• October 22 at the Big Blue River
• October 23 in Westport
The Battle of Westport was a stunning Confederate defeat. Price withdrew south with Union cavalry in close pursuit.
Early on the morning of October 25 a running skirmish developed over the nine miles between Trading Post and Mine Creek. When the Confederate rear guard arrived at the banks of Mine Creek the end of the supply train had not yet crossed and several wagons were congested at the crossings. With 2,500 Union troops only 500 yards behind, the 7,000 Confederates were forced to stop and fight. This resulted in one of the largest cavalry battles in the Civil War, and a major defeat for the Confederates in the west.
Tour Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site and learn its stories.
Erected 2012 by Kansas State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1864.
Location. 38° 8.708′ N, 94° 43.422′ W. Marker is near Pleasanton, Kansas, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Price's Raid (here, next to this marker); Mine Creek Battlefield Aerial Overlay (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Mine Creek (a few steps from this marker); The Battle Begins (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Defeat (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort Scott Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Mounted Armies Collide (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Mine Creek, Kansas. (Submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site. (Submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Second Battle of Lexington. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Mine Creek Battlefield Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
