Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1863
The Civil War
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2012
1. 1863 Civil War Marker
An exciting incident occurred at the "Battle of Cape Girardeau" on April 23, 1863 when Confederate forces attacked from the west and south of town. During the battle several Confederate cannon balls pierced the roof of the residence of Alfred Lacey on Caruthers Street. Ike, a family slave, extinguished the resulting flames in the midst of the battle, saving the house from destruction.Erected by Mississippi River Tales, River Heritage Mural Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1863.
Location. 37° 18.305′ N, 89° 31.059′ W. Marker is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau County. Marker is on North Water Street south of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located along the Mississippi River Tales Mural covering the downtown floodwall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Girardeau MO 63701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1861 (here, next to this marker); 1870 (a few steps from this marker); 1838 (a few steps from
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Also see . . . Mississippi River Tales Mural. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 31, 2017.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2012
2. 1863 Civil War Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2012
3. 1863 Civil War Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
