Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Battle of Carthage
July 5, 1861
Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., June 5, 2010
1. The Battle of Carthage Marker
Inscription.
The Battle of Carthage. July 5, 1861. In early July, 1861 units of the Missouri State Guard under the command of Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson were en route to extreme southwest Missouri to there organize and train to resist Federal dominance of the state. On July 5 the Guard found its way south blocked by a Federal force commanded by Colonel Franz Sigel. At about 9:00 A.M. the two armies came together north of Dry Fork Creek and thus began the first major land battle of the War between the States. In a series of running engagements extending over a period of twelve hours, the Guard steadily attacked and pushed Sigel's force toward and finally through Carthage, causing the Federals to retreat to Sarcoxie. The victory of the Missouri State Guard at Carthage not only cleared the way south, it also enhanced the Guard's morale and set the stage for still other battles in the fight for Missouri.
In early July, 1861 units of the Missouri State Guard under the command of Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson were en route to extreme southwest Missouri to there organize and train to resist Federal dominance of the state. On July 5 the Guard found its way south blocked by a Federal force commanded by Colonel Franz Sigel. At about 9:00 A.M. the two armies came together north of Dry Fork Creek and thus began the first major land battle of the War between the States. In a series of running engagements extending over a period of twelve hours, the Guard steadily attacked and pushed Sigel's force toward and finally through Carthage, causing the Federals to retreat to Sarcoxie. The victory of the Missouri State Guard at Carthage not only cleared the way south, it also enhanced the Guard's morale and set the stage for still other battles in the fight for Missouri.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 37° 10.605′ N, 94° 18.596′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Missouri, in Jasper County. It is on South Grant Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the northeast corner of Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 South Main Street, Carthage MO 64836, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,152 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on January 14, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
