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

McGhee's Charge

Photographed By Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010

1. McGhee's Charge Marker

Closeup of Marker

Inscription. On Oct. 23, 1864 near noon Col. McGhee's mounted Arkansans charged north on Wornall Lane to capture McLain's Colorado Battery. Capt. Johnson of the 15th Kas. Cavalry attacked saving the guns. McGhee was killed in a hand-to-hand fight with the captain who was wounded. Troops of the 2nd Colo. Cavalry came up capturing the Confederates and driving back the rest who left 25 dead and wounded on the field. Union artillery fire destroyed the Simpson Home which stood on the S.E. corner of 53rd Terr. and Wornall.

Erected by Martha B. Fowks. (Marker Number 7.)

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 year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 1.812′ N, 94° 35.545′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Countryside. Marker is at the intersection of Wornall Road and 53rd Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Wornall Road. Park on 53rd Terrace - be careful crossing Wornall Road. It is a very busy street. Parking is also available at Tour Stop 6 and a walk of a 1/3 of a mile to this marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. The French and the Osage (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Westport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees (approx. ¼ mile away); First Home of the Kansas City Country Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Carolyne Farwell Fuller (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Westport (approx. 0.3 miles away); Union Artillery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Position (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Also see . . . Battle of Westport. Link from the Civil War Muse with further information on this tour stop. (Submitted on April 10, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed By Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010

2. McGhee's Charge Marker

Area photo of marker facing north.

Photographed By Thomas Onions, March 27, 2010

3. McGhee's Charge Marker

Area photo of marker facing south. Tour Stop 8 is at the top of the hill where the evergreens are located in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,398 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.