Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle Line at Railroad Cut
Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 7, 2009
1. Battle Line at Railroad Cut Marker
During the Battle of Independence on October 21 and 22, 1864, this was an unfinished railroad cut. As darkness approached on the 21st, the Confederates advancing from the east stopped here. Union troops withdrew to the Big Blue River during the night. The Confederate divisions of Marmaduke and Shelby and Price's wagon train advanced to Rock Creek and camped. On the 22nd Pleasonton's Union cavalry pursued the Confederates through town and were confronted by Marmaduke's division. Fighting continued during the night as the Confederates withdrew to Byram's Ford on the Big Blue River.
Battle of Westport tour, start at Westport and Pennsylvania.
Funded by the City of Independence, Missouri
Erected by Howard N. Monnett Memorial Civil War Round Table - K.C. (Marker Number Stop F.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1864.
Location. 39° 5.239′ N, 94° 25.934′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of
Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 7, 2009
2. Battle Line at Railroad Cut Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple Lot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flournoy Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flournoy House (approx. 0.3 miles away); F.M. Smith Study (approx. 0.3 miles away); Temple Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Stone Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Line (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Also see . . . Battle of Westport. Monnett Battle of Westport Fund (Submitted on September 23, 2019.)
Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., October 1, 2019
3. Battle Line at Railroad Cut Marker
Looking South Southeast
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. 3. submitted on October 1, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
