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Forged in Fire – The Battle of Athens, Missouri, Part II

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Kristen M. Trout

For Part I of this Series, click here.  In August 1861, Athens, Missouri was a bustling river town in the extreme northeastern corner of the state, perched just across the Des Moines River from the Iowa border. With over 500 … Continue reading →

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