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

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Kristen M. Trout

By the early summer of 1861, Missourians across the state plunged into war in response to the Camp Jackson Affair and its polarizing aftermath. Devoted Unionists were called to arms by Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon to join the Home Guards … Continue reading →

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On the Eve of War: The Missouri Bootheel

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Kristen M. Trout

Located in the extreme southeastern corner of Missouri is the “Bootheel,” a region named for its unique shape as it protrudes into Arkansas from the famous 36,30’ latitude line. The counties of Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid and portions of Mississippi, … Continue reading →

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