Brig. Gen. Samuel R Curtis commanded 10,500 federal troops.
Confederate Major General Earl Van Dorn commanded a force of
16,000 men. General Albert Pike commanded the Confederate Indians
during this battle. The Confederates Generals McCulloch
and James McIntosh during this battle. This battle resulted in
saving Missouri for the Union. The Trial of Tears went right
through this battlefield. More photos on travel link.
One of many fences on the battleground
Pictures like this could be viewed at the various stops
along the battlefield.
Imagine seeing 10,000 Union troops set to fire upon you
from the fence.
One of the many cannons depicting the battle at Morgan's
woods.
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