Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Trenches On The Hill

Photographed by Tony Meyers, August 28, 2011

1. The Trenches On The Hill Marker

Inscription. Rumors of a Confederate Invasion which would include the burning of Liberty and a raid on Fort Leavenworth resulted in the fortifying of this hill in April, 1862. Doors from nearby homes were used to line the trench across the hill. This marker is placed where one of three cannons was positioned. The invasion never materialized and the trenches were abandoned in the fall of 1862.

At this marker let us pray for the day that men and women will “hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruninghooks” (Isaiah 2:4).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1862.

Location. 39° 14.905′ N, 94° 24.78′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. It can be reached from East MIssissippi Street 0.1 miles east of North Jewell Street. This marker is located on a rock patio 20’ south of the Grand River Chapel on the campus of William Jewell College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 544 East Mississippi Street, Liberty MO 64068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

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: Grand River Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mass Grave Site (within shouting distance of

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this marker); John Priest Greene President's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Old Graveyard" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goldman-Duckworth House (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank Hughes Memorial Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Clay County's Roll of Honor (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.

Additional keywords. William Jewell Liberty Missouri

Marker is located adjacent to the Grand River Chapel on the William Jewell campus. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tony Meyers, August 28, 2011

2. Marker is located adjacent to the Grand River Chapel on the William Jewell campus.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2011, by Tony Meyers of Liberty, Missouri. This page has been viewed 1,278 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2011, by Tony Meyers of Liberty, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.