Near Athens in Clark County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Battle of Athens

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2020

1. Battle of Athens Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aug. 5, 1861
Northernmost battle west
of Mississippi River

"Only when man's differences
have been resolved can he
rise to his rightful place"
Robert Eisenhart

Erected 1964 by Clark County Mo. Historical Society.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1861.

Location. 40° 35.085′ N, 91° 41.773′ W. Marker is near Athens, Missouri, in Clark County. Memorial is at the intersection of County Road CC and County Road 81 on County Road CC. Marker is on the grounds of Battle of Athens State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12214 County Rd 81, Revere MO 63465, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Businesses in Athens, circa 1853-1860 (a few steps from this marker); The Athens General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cannons Roar (within shouting distance of this marker); Athens and Missouri - a Town and State Divided by Civil War (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Missouri State Guard Defends Southern Rights (about 300 feet away); The Benning House (about 500 feet away); First Northeast Missouri Home Guard Defends the Union (about 500 feet away); Aftermath of the Battle (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Also see . . . Battle of Athens (1861) on Wikipedia. Wiki page for the historic battle, which happened on August 5, 1861. (Submitted on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2020

2. Battle of Athens Marker

Next to open-air shelter

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.