Downtown Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Battle of Springfield

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

1. Battle of Springfield Marker

On the right is a portrait of Col. Henry Sheppard.

Inscription. This point marks the farthest advance of the Confederates into the city. After finally routing the 72nd Enrolled Missouri Militia, Confederates were forming along Walnut Street for the final assault into the city when drums along Jordan Creek to the north announced a new Union counterattack. The 72nd had been rallied by Col. Henry Sheppard and militia Brig. Gen. C.B. Holland. Also engaged at this time, along the Confederates' left flank, were companies of the 3rd and 4th Missouri State Militia and five companies of the 18th Iowa. These counterattacks pushed the Confederates back across the ground they had just won. The 72nd did not retreat again in the battle.

Erected by Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation (this marker donated by Dorothy Haydon in memory of her Haydon and Craig Confederate ancestors). (Marker Number 10.)

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° 12.426′ N, 93° 17.756′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in Downtown Springfield. It is at the intersection of West Walnut Street and South Market Street, on

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the right when traveling east on West Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 West Walnut Street, Springfield MO 65806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: First School in Springfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wild Bill's Shootout (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1971 Tumbler (approx. ¼ mile away); Here Dave Tutt Fell (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. ¼ mile away); History of Springfield Public Square (approx. ¼ mile away); Three Black Men Lynched (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Springfield. Brief summary of the battle. (Submitted on September 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Second Battle of Springfield. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Stop 10 of the Battle of Springfield Tour image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

2. Stop 10 of the Battle of Springfield Tour

North Edge of the Confederate Advance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

3. North Edge of the Confederate Advance

The Confederates reached a point roughly where modern day Main Street intersects Walnut Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,517 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.