From the Visit KC 2011 Magazine.
When you think of Kansas City, most don't think of the Civil War, but this article says otherwise.
In observance of the 150th anniversary of the war, several observances are planned, plus several museums harken to it. You can take Civil War driving tours through several battlefields, including the largest one fought west of the Mississippi River where 12,000 Confederates battled in October 1864 into what became known as the Battle of Westport, also known as the Gettysburg of the West.
This site is also one of the most popular KC area, home to lively bars, shops and restaurants. This 32-mile-tour takes visitors through Westport, the historic Country Club Plaza and finally to Loose Memorial Park where much of the battle took place. There is also a Battle of Westport Visitor Center and Museum.
Jackson County has the Lone Jack Battlefield Museum and Soldier's Cemetery, one of the few battlefields where soldiers who died there are buried.
Back in September 2011, the Battle of Lexington was re-enacted in Lexington, Missouri. There was also a Battle of Blue Mills Landing (also known as the Battle of Liberty).
There were about 1,000 skirmishes and battles fought in Missouri, making it the third most fought state behind Virginia and Tennessee.
I Sure Didn't Know This. --Old Secesh
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