Swope Park Campus in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Boston" Adams' House
Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 2, 2010
1. "Boston" Adams' House Marker
Confederate Gen. Price made his headquarters here the night of Oct. 22, 1864. His generals convinced him to start south but he refused to abandon his 500-wagon train of war booty. Gen. Shelby's Division camped near Forest Hill cemetery. Gen. Marmaduke was at Byram's Ford and Fagan's Div. and the train were on the west side of the Blue River one mile south of the ford. Benteen's Union Brigade fed their horses west of here at noon on Oct. 23rd.
Erected by AMOCO Oil Company. (Marker Number 19.)
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° 0.665′ N, 94° 32.547′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Swope Park Campus. It is on Swope Parkway 0.1 miles south of 63rd Street. This marker is on the grounds of ACE Colligium Schools. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6330 Swope Parkway, Kansas City MO 64130, 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 walking distance of this marker: Delbert J. Haff (approx. Ό mile away); Ethnic Enrichment Commission (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kansas City's First Public Golf Course (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Civil War of 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.)
2. Sterling Price. Wikipedia link to the life and military career of the overall Confederate Commander. (Submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
3. John S Marmaduke. Wikipedia link on the life and career of Confederate division commander who fought here. (Submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
4. Alfred Pleasonton. Wikipedia Link to the life and career of the Commander of the Union Forces pursuing General Price across Missouri. (Submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 2, 2010
2. "Boston" Adams' House Marker
Area photo facing east.
Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 2, 2010
3. "Boston" Adams' House Marker
Area photo facing west.
Photographed by Thomas Onions, January 17, 2010
4. "Boston" Adams' House Marker
Gravesite of General Joseph Shelby in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Photographed by Thomas Onions, January 17, 2010
5. "Boston" Adams' House Marker
Confederate Monument @ Forest Lawn Cemetery. This is the location of General Joseph Shelby's Campsite the night of Oct. 22, 1864. General Joseph Shelby is buried at the base of the Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 2,430 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.
