First Battle of Independence
Walking Tour
Sponsored by
THE CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF WESTERN MISSOURI
| When: | August 10, 2019 |
| Time: | 9 am to 11 am |
| Guide: | Mike Calvert, President of the CWRTWM |
| Meet: | At the 1859 Jail & Marshall's Museum 217 N Main Independence, MO |
| Cost: | Free |
| Parking: |
Available around the Truman Courthouse |
Retrospective: For a hot August day, the morning turned out rather nice. Mike gave us a great perspective and in depth knowledge of First Battle of Independence, including background and the hours leading up to the battle on August 11, 1862.
There are four "witness houses" that still exist from the time of the battle. Mike showed us each one (from the street). They are:
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1859 Jail and Marshal's Museum |
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Overfelt-Johnson House |
|
Leader House |
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Dodds-Williamson House |
