Battle of Westport

On the morning of October 23, 1864 Federal cavalry under General Alfred Pleasonton forced a crossing of the Big Blue at Byram's Ford and assaulted this hill which was defended by General Marmaduke's Confederate division. After three hours of heavy ...

Battle of Westport

Position of Opposing Forces - 11a.m. Oct. 23, 1864

Gen. Sterling Price was on this spot at 11:00 a.m. but retired before the armies had reached this disposition.

Positions after the Union flank attack. Lines moved back and forth with ...

Battle of Westport

Action on the Third Day

Near this point on the morning of October 23, 1864, Capt. Richard A. Collins' Confederate battery of Shelby's Brigade went into action, supported by two cavalry battalions. for two hours this battery dueled with the ...

Battle of Westport Commemoration

To commemorate the battle fought on and

near this point between the British forces

and the American Patriots, April 28, 1777.

Ordnance presented by U.S. Government

and erected July 4, 1901

Marker can be reached from Compo Beach Road 0.3 miles south of Soundview ...