A Federal Fort at Patterson
During the Civil War, Patterson, Mo., located south of the Union encampment at Pilot Knob, Mo., became a regular post for Union soldiers. The outpost at Patterson was part of the overall plan to maintain federal . . . — — Map (db m234775) HM
A natural hill used as an outpost during the Civil War by the Union Army to defend against Confederate invasion from the south.
Named for General William Plummer Benton, who was commissioned to fortify the fort in November, 1862.
Purchased by . . . — — Map (db m257391) HM
Named for Virginian William Patterson who, in 1835, purchased the Joseph Parish Spanish grant section of land on which the town now resides.
Believed to be the oldest community in Wayne County.
First Post Office established as Springville in . . . — — Map (db m257395) HM
