Baxter Springs Massacre

On October 6, 1863, Gen. James Blunt and about 100 men were met near Baxter’s springs by William Quantrill and several hundred Confederates masquerading as Union troops. As Blunt’s band was preparing a musical salute the enemy fired. This surprise ...

Baxter Springs Massacre Burial Site

Civil War Tour

First burial site for victims of the Baxter Springs Massacre and the attack on Ft. Blair. In 1869, the bodies were moved to the National Cemetary plot west of town.

Marker is on 6th Street near Military Avenue (U.S. ...