South Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Wornall Homestead

Battle of Westport

Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010

1. Wornall Homestead Marker

Inscription. Built in 1858 by John Wornall on his 640-acre farm, this house was in the center of heavy fighting on October 23, 1864. After the last Confederate charge to the north toward Westport was repulsed, this house was used as a field hospital for both Union and Confederate wounded.

Erected 1961 by Jackson County Historical Society. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Missouri – Battle of Westport series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1904.

Location. 39° 0.992′ N, 94° 35.566′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in South Kansas City. Marker is on 61st Terrace, 0.1 miles east of Wornall Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City MO 64113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hinkle's Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Westport (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Westport (approx. 0.8 miles away); James G. Ashley, Jr. and Pamela C. Ashley (approx. 0.9 miles away); William Bent - Seth Ward Home (approx.

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0.9 miles away); Bent & Ward Houses (approx. 0.9 miles away); McGhee's Charge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Country Club Line Historical Trolley Station (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Also see . . .
1. John Wornall House. Official website to the Homestead with several historical links about the house. (Submitted on February 28, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

2. Battle of Westport. Link from the Civil War Muse with further information on this tour stop. (Submitted on February 28, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010

2. Wornall Homestead Marker

Photo of marker & house.

Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010

3. Wornall Homestead Marker

Photo of the Wornall Homestead

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,619 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.