Walnut Street in Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle of Springfield
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 17, 2012
1. Battle of Springfield Marker
Inscription.
Battle of Springfield. . Across from this site stood Fort No. 5, the second largest of five forts built around Springfield. By January 8, 1863, the fort was only partially finished. It served only as a rallying point during the battle. From this point and along St. Louis Street, Union soldiers from the 3rd and 14th Missouri State Militia Cavalry engaged in several skirmishes with Maj. Ben Elliott's battalion of scouts. In one brief encounter, two companies of the 14th MSM, commanded by Lt. Col. Pound and Capt. Milton Burch, clashed with Lt. William H. Gregg and Quantrill's Confederate company, resulting in a number of casualties to the Union forces. From this position on the morning of January 9, the weary Union defenders watched as the Confederates disengaged their battle lines and withdrew east along St. Louis St., the road to St. Louis. The battle was over. Both sides suffered casualties in excess of 12%.
Across from this site stood Fort No. 5, the second largest of five forts built around Springfield. By January 8, 1863, the fort was only partially finished. It served only as a rallying point during the battle. From this point and along St. Louis Street, Union soldiers from the 3rd and 14th Missouri State Militia Cavalry engaged in several skirmishes with Maj. Ben Elliott's battalion of scouts. In one brief encounter, two companies of the 14th MSM, commanded by Lt. Col. Pound and Capt. Milton Burch, clashed with Lt. William H. Gregg and Quantrill's Confederate company, resulting in a number of casualties to the Union forces. From this position on the morning of January 9, the weary Union defenders watched as the Confederates disengaged their battle lines and withdrew east along St. Louis St., the road to St. Louis. The battle was over. Both sides suffered casualties in excess of 12%.
Erected by Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation (this marker donated by the Historic Preservation Society of Springfield and Greene County). (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Battle of Springfield series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1863.
Location.
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37° 12.51′ N, 93° 16.877′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in Walnut Street. Marker is on John Q. Hammonds Parkway south of St. Louis Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 South John Q Hammonds Parkway, Springfield MO 65806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. Battle of Springfield MO. Community and Conflict website entry (Submitted on December 21, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Battle of Springfield Tour. City website entry (Submitted on December 21, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By D. L. Coombs, Unknown
2. Painting on Battle of Springfield Marker
January 9, 1863, the morning after the battle - Watercolor painting by D. L. Coombs courtesy of James R. Cox
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 17, 2012
3. Map on Battle of Springfield Marker
Positions At About 4:00 PM
January 8th, 1863
Map No. 4
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 17, 2012
4. Battle of Springfield Marker
The Hammons Tower in background
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
