Eastern 49-63 in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle of the Big Blue
Photographed by Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010
1. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
On Oct. 22, 1864, after the Union line along the Big Blue was flanked, Jackman's Confederate Brigade overran the militia at the Mockbee Farm, 78th & Holmes, and drove Jennison's Union Brigade back to the state line. Jennison and Moonlight's Brigades then pushed Jackman back to this area in late afternoon. Thompson's Confederate Brigade came up at dusk. Fighting continued until dark when both sides pulled back. The GAR Monument Site on Paseo was selected by Wm. S. Shepherd who fought with Moonlight here.
Erected by J C Nichols Co. (Marker Number 12.)
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° 0.77′ N, 94° 34.291′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Eastern 49-63. It is at the intersection of 63rd Street and The Paseo, on the right when traveling east on 63rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shelby's Last Stand (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hinkle's Grove (approx. 0.8 miles away); Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
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More about this marker. There is plenty of parking at the marker site.
Also see . . . Civil War on the Western Border: Battle of Westport. Kansas City Public Library website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010
2. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
Area photo of marker facing north.
Photographed by Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010
3. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
Area photo of marker facing south.
Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 2, 2010
4. Battle of the Big Blue Marker
G.A.R. memorial referenced in the marker. It is located SE of Tour Stop 12.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,574 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 4. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.
