Swope Parkway - Elmwood in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle of Westport
Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010
1. Battle of Westport Marker
Closeup of Marker.
On the morning of October 23, 1864 Federal cavalry under General Alfred Pleasonton forced a crossing of the Big Blue at Byram's Ford and assaulted this hill which was defended by General Marmaduke's Confederate division. After three hours of heavy fighting Pleasonton broke the Confederate line, enabling him to out-flank the Confederate divisions of Generals Shelby and Fagan, fighting Curtis Union cavalry before Westport.
Erected 1961 by Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company. (Marker Number 18.)
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 Westport series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1846.
Location. 39° 0.742′ N, 94° 31.973′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Swope Parkway - Elmwood. Marker is at the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and 63rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Elmwood Avenue. Parking available streetside. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pratt's Artillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Byram's Ford Battlefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of the Big Blue, October 22, 1864 (approx. 0.4 miles
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Westport. Link from the Civil War Muse with further information on this tour stop. (Submitted on March 7, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. John S Marmaduke. Wikipedia link on the life and career of Confederate division commander who took and lost Byram's Ford during the Battle of Westport. (Submitted on March 7, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
3. Alfred Pleasonton. Wikipedia Link to the life and career of the Commander of the Union Forces pursuing General Price across Missouri. (Submitted on March 7, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Photographed By Thomas Onions, February 28, 2010
2. Battle of Westport Marker
Area photo of the marker showing the hill that was defended by General Marmaduke.
Library of Congress
3. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, U.S.A.
Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Library of Congress
4. Gen. John S. Marmaduke, C.S.A.
Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,594 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
