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. As the Confederates advance neared town, Union Brig. Gen. Egbert B. Brown belatedly realized that a dozen houses south and west of Fort No. 4 would block his fire. He immediately ordered the houses burned to deprive the enemy of cover, allowing residents only minutes to remove their possessions. Through the smoke a line of 1,600 Confederates, mostly dismounted, advanced while artillery fire roared overhead. For over three hours they assaulted Fort No. 4 and nearby positions. Confederate strength was sapped by piecemeal advances, too little artillery, inadequate small arms, and the need for one cavalryman in four to hold the horses of those dismounted.

Erected by Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation, marker donated by the Landmarks Board of Springfield. (Marker Number 6.)

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.

Location. 37° 12.155′ N, 93° 17.454′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is on East Harrison Street west of South Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Jenny Lincoln Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Harrison St, Springfield MO 65806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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: The Day House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (about 700 feet away); Wilshire Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kickapoo Indian Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. ¼ mile away); Beverly Apartments (approx. ¼ mile 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

Marker is located outside the Park Board building at Jenny Lincoln Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.