Battles

Battle of Fredericktown

Updated at January 17, 2007 22:51

The town of Fredericktown changed hands twice, October 17 and 21, 1861, as union forces closed in on a State Guard invasion force under M. Jeff Thompson. The battle site is in good condition, and viewable from the town cemetery. It is not protected.

http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo007.htm

Email this Article