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After the end of the Civil War, Confederate Veterans had it rough. Particularly in Missouri, these men had seen their property and most of their worldly goods taken during the war. This meant that they had nothing to go back to. Add to that reconstruction policies by the U.S. Government that made it even more […]
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Border War Tour Stop: Rebel Raid on Humbold, Kansas Humboldt, Kansas is a small town about 50 miles due east of Fort Scott, Kansas, and 10 miles north of Chanute, Kansas. The 2020 population of 1,769, is down from the 1,953 residents in 2010. Humboldt was founded in 1857 by German immigrants who identified as abolitionists
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Border War Tour Stop: Drum Creek, Little House on the Prairie, Osage Indians vs Confederates, and the first serial killers. There is a great deal to talk about at this tour stop. During the Civil War the Indian Territory, particularly the area in southeastern Kansas was full of activity with small skirmishes between the Union and
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The Battle of Island Mound occurred in Bates County, Missouri about 7 miles west of Butler, Missouri, and 9 miles east of the Missouri/Kansas Border. The Battle is of historical note, not because of its overall impact on the war, but rather because it was the first known event where an African-American regiment battled Confederate
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After the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854, Osawatomie, Kansas was settled by Free State settlers. In 1855, this belief conflicted with that of the Kansas Territorial Government who, at the time, was controlled by Pro-Slavery men. It was this conflict that would lead to the Sacking of Osawatomie on August 30, 1856. At
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First of all, a shameless plug for my new book, Moonlit Mayhem: Quantrill’s Raid of Olathe Kansas. Get your signed copy for $5 off the purchase prices using the code “MOON521” at www.jonathanjonesauthor.com. Now, on to today’s tour stop. John Brown’s Cabin, a Kansas Historic Site in Osawatomie, Kansas, did not belong to John Brown. Instead, what
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Part 2 of this tour is a collection of tidbits that I could not fit into Part 1. • In 1860 Lexington, with a population of 4,122 was a bustling hub of commerce and the fifth largest city in Missouri. • One of the most well-known sites regarding the battle is the old Courthouse on Main Street
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The Battle of Lexington occurred between September 18th and 20th, 1861. This event happened very early in the war when many of the soldiers on both sides felt that war was still an adventure to be entered with the chivalrous enthusiasm of a knight in the middle ages.Lexington was a pro-slavery stronghold as the town
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Border War Extra: Did African-Americans ride with the Bushwhackers? The answer is yes, they did. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 10% of the soldiers who fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War may have been African Americans. Opinions vary widely as to why those men were fighting. One side will say
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Border War Extra: As with all my posts on this forum, I try to provide a “cliff notes” version of the events or topic. The Emancipation Proclamation often called one of the most misunderstood documents in American History is one that doesn’t fit neatly into 400 – 600 words. For more information please do your
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