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Battle of Cape Girardeau

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Several battles and skirmishes were fought in and around the city of Cape Girardeau. Most notable was a battle on April 26, 1863 when Confederate Gen. John S. Marmaduke attacked the Union troops staioned in Cape Girardeau under the command of Gen John McNeill.

http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo020.htm

Battle of Belmont

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Scene of the Battle of Belmont, U.S. Grant’s first battle (November 7,1861), is marked by an interpretive panel located at the river at the east end of State highway 80. The battlefield is in a pristine state, but is in private ownership. THE BATTLE SITE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE.

http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo009.htm

Battle of Lexington (2nd)

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http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo023.htm

Battle of Byram's Ford

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Battle on 10/22/64 by Union troops to delay Shelby’s advance on Kansas City, and was opening operation in the Battle of Westport. Defended by CSA troops under J.S. Marmaduke on 10/23/64 to block Pleasonton’s cavalry’s approach to Westport.

http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo026.htm