Ward Estates in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Battle of Westport

Action on the Third Day

Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010

1. Battle of Westport Marker

Inscription.
Near this point on the morning of October 23, 1864, Capt. Richard A. Collins' Confederate battery of Shelby's Brigade went into action, supported by two cavalry battalions. for two hours this battery dueled with the 9th Wisconsin battery, covering the approaches to Westport. So hot was Collins' fire that he burst one of his guns.

Erected by Jackson County Historical Society and Mr. & Mrs. Gilmer Meriwether, Jr. (Marker Number 9.)

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 date for this entry is October 23, 1939.

Location. 39° 1.588′ N, 94° 35.686′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Ward Estates. Marker is at the intersection of West 56th Street and Pennsylvannia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 56th Street. This marker is at the southeast corner of 56th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue. It is one block south of Loose Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of Westport (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); McGhee's Charge (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Bent - Seth Ward Home

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Bent & Ward Houses (approx. 0.4 miles away); The French and the Osage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carolyne Farwell Fuller (approx. half a mile away); Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees (approx. half a mile away); First Home of the Kansas City Country Club (approx. half a mile 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 March 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010

2. Battle of Westport Marker

Area photo of marker.

Photographed By Thomas Onions, January 17, 2010

3. Battle of Westport Marker

Gravesite of General Joseph Shelby - Commander of the Iron Brigade.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.