Sunset Hill in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Confederate Position

Photographed By Thomas Onions, August 16, 2009

1. Confederate Position Marker

Inscription.
At 8:30 A.M. Sun., Oct. 23, 1864, Gen. Shelby's Division moved north and struck Union troops near the Wornall House. Gen. Blunt's Union cavalrymen were driven across Brush Creek. Shelby stopped to bring up ammunition. About 3,000 Confederate men were behind a stone fence along 51st St. facing a heavily wooded area to the north. Here their line extended from Oak St. to State Line. From 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. they came under heavy artillery fire and were forced eventually to pull back to 55th St.

East to Wornall; rt into Loose Park

Erected by Jackson County Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)

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 Westport series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 2.118′ N, 94° 35.665′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Sunset Hill. Marker is on 51st Street, 0.2 miles south of Summit Road. Parking is available right across the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Home of the Kansas City Country Club (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Artillery (about 600

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feet away); Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees (about 600 feet away); Carolyne Farwell Fuller (about 700 feet away); Battle of Westport (approx. 0.2 miles away); The French and the Osage (approx. ¼ mile away); Union Position (approx. ¼ mile away); McGhee's Charge (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Also see . . . Battle of Westport. Link from the Civil War Muse with further information on this tour stop. (Submitted on August 16, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed By Thomas Onions, August 16, 2009

2. Confederate Position Marker

Area photo of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.