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Stop 6: Confederate Advance Stalls

[Waypoint 39.035228 -94.594239]

This tour stop takes you to the northern most advance by Confederate forces during the battle. They had to halt after running low on ammunition, much to the consternation of Brig. Gen. M. Jeff Thompson.

View of tour stop looking north from Loose Park
View of tour stop looking north from Loose Park.
M. Jeff Thompson
Brig. Gen. M. Jeff Thompson (Wilson’s Creek National Battle-field WICR 31454).
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Map showing the Battle of Westport October 23, 8-9:30 a.m.. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.
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Map showing the Battle of Westport October 23, 9:30-11 a.m.. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.
Battle of Westport Walking Tour Map
Map showing the Battle of Westport walking tour stops. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.


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