West Central in Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Battle of Springfield

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021

1. Battle of Springfield Marker

Inscription. In 1863, this was an area of one-story homes known as Dutchtown. On this spot stood a brick college building that had been converted into a military prison by the addition of a wooden stockade. Union forces inexplicably failed to garrison it, which allowed its capture by men of Shelby's Brigade. Confederates fired into Union positions from this strong-point until after dark, when they withdrew to consolidate their lines. Just across Campbell Street to the east was the city cemetery, where Federals, crouching behind tombstones, fired on the advancing Confederates until forced out. Armed only with pistols, shotguns, and other short-range-weapons, the Confederates had to fight at very close range. Heavy firing continued in this area until about 3 p.m., when the Federal line began to collapse and withdraw toward the center of Springfield.

Erected by Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Battle of Springfield series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 37° 12.148′ N, 93° 17.699′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in West Central. It

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is on West State Street west of South Campbell Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 W State St, Springfield MO 65806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Ozarks,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Battle of Springfield (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (about 800 feet away); The Day House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kickapoo Indian Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021

2. Battle of Springfield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.