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Civil War: Guerrilla Warfare in the 7 Upper Counties of Northwest Missouri

Civil War: Guerrilla Warfare in the 7 Upper Counties of Northwest Missouri

Military & Wars

Civil War historians often speculate that if there was one area of the state least likely to see guerrilla warfare throughout the war, that area would encompass several of the upper counties in Northwest Missouri. Comparatively speaking, perhaps yes; but there is...
Civil War: The Remarkable Memoirs of Sgt. I.V. Smith, CSA

Civil War: The Remarkable Memoirs of Sgt. I.V. Smith, CSA

Military & Wars

These memories of Confederate soldier I.V. Smith who enrolled in a Rebel company raised at Maysville, MO, in 1861. A descendant of Sgt. Smith, Robert Robertson of Gallatin, MO, shares this remarkable personal perspective of the war. Smith’s memoirs are presented...
Civil War: Confederate Memorial at Higginsville, MO

Civil War: Confederate Memorial at Higginsville, MO

Military & Wars

The Confederate Memorial at Higginsville, MO, is the closest Confederate Memorial to the Northwest Missouri region (the Missouri River is the north boundary of Lafayette County) . The origins of today’s Confederate memorial date back more than 100 years. In...
Jesse James Swore to Kill Samuel P. Cox to Avenge ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson Ambush

Jesse James Swore to Kill Samuel P. Cox to Avenge ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson Ambush

Jesse James & Outlaws, Military & Wars, People You Should Know

The adventures of Major Samuel P. Cox (1828-1913) of Gallatin, MO, reads like a history of his time including the Westward Movement, the Mexican War, the West’s early Indian wars, the California gold rush, and the Civil War. He also chased outlaws Frank &...
Civil War: Charles Morton Awarded a ‘Bloody Bill’ Pistol

Civil War: Charles Morton Awarded a ‘Bloody Bill’ Pistol

Military & Wars

A Gallatin, MO, school boy returned home in November, 1898, as a major in the U.S. Fourth Calvary headed to Manilla, Philippines. Charles Morton offered this report of his experiences while visiting with friends in Gallatin — spanning Civil War and Indian...
Civil War: Tragedy, Murders Linked to Capt. Brumfield’s Revolver

Civil War: Tragedy, Murders Linked to Capt. Brumfield’s Revolver

Military & Wars

A Civil War pistol displayed at the Squirrel Cage Jail and Visitors’ Center in Gallatin is thought to belong to notorious Union Capt. William Brumfield, who was shot to death on the south side of the Gallatin business square in the bitter aftermath of the war....
Civil War: The Hated ‘Black Devils’ of Guerrilla Warfare

Civil War: The Hated ‘Black Devils’ of Guerrilla Warfare

Military & Wars

During the Civil War, 1861-1865, Daviess County furnished over 900 men for the Union Army and something over 300 for the Confederate Army. The following account published on June 18, 1936, of the Gallatin Democrat reveals an incident of murder and courage at a home...
Civil War: Bluford Goins Donates Cavalry Sword for Display

Civil War: Bluford Goins Donates Cavalry Sword for Display

Military & Wars, Squirrel Cage Jail

The following narrative focuses on Bluford Goins, written by Sammy Evans and as published by the Gallatin North Missourian in February, 2017. In addition to the personal memories revealing rural life in Daviess County, MO, this article also points to a gift from Mr....
Civil War: Major-General Pleasonton Relieves Col. James McFerran at Westport

Civil War: Major-General Pleasonton Relieves Col. James McFerran at Westport

Military & Wars

Report of Major-Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, U. S. Army, commanding Provisional Cavalry Division. Headquarters Cavalry Division, Warrensburg Colonel: I desire to submit a preliminary report of the operations of this division from the time of its first contact with General...
Civil War: Col. McFerran’s Report on the Battle of Westport

Civil War: Col. McFerran’s Report on the Battle of Westport

Military & Wars

This is the official report given by Col. James McFerran concerning the Battle of Westport on Oct. 6, 1864 (describing the conduct of Union soldiers from Daviess County, MO, involved in the battle). General: I have the honor to report that pursuant to your orders I...
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Visit the 1889 Squirrel Cage Jail, located 2 blocks west of the Daviess County Courthouse in Gallatin, MO. This historic relic is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a visitors’ center — by appointment,
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Recent Posts

  • Everly Cemetery: Oldest Gravestone of Grand River Twp. (1835) March 7, 2023
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