Fort Davidson, Pilot Knob, Missouri (2)
The native returns, thoughts about divisions in USA
Oh Shenandoah (also called simply Shenandoah, or Across the Wide Missouri) by unknown author.
Oh Shenandoah The Native Returns written and performed by Stephen Wayne Hampton Sr. to the arrangement of Shenandoah - Featuring Mary Alice Hoepfinger on harp) and Charlie McCoy on harmonica.
War Has A Lover original folk country ballad by Stephen Wayne
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2014 MO Convoy Review Day 2
Day 2 synopsis of the 2014 Show Me Missouri Convoy, October 12 starting from the Arcadia Academy B&B. We traveled to the Pilot Knob Cemetery following Sunday service at the Academy's Chapel administered by Padre John Nippert. Brunch was served by the folks of Bismarck, MO at their recently restored Train Depot after which we toured the Missouri Mines State Historic Site. Next it was time for lunch in Historic Caledonia, MO and shopping in the Old 1909 Mercantile. On the way back to the academy we made a brief stop at Fort Davidson where the 1864 Battle of Pilot Knob was fought.
Pilot Knob Reenactment 2014 (Missouri)
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A slideshow of my photos of the Pilot Knob Reeactment 2014 (Missouri)
Union troops firing at the Battle of Pilot Knob.MOV
The 146th Battle of Pilot Knob was a great success. Thousands came out to watch as Confederate troops battled for Fort Davidson.
Confederate assault Fort Davison Pilot Knob MO 2015 150th anniversary of Civil War Battle
Confederate assault Fort Davison Pilot Knob MO 2015 150th anniversary of Civil War Battle
Missouri Vacations to the Recreation Capital of Missouri in the Ozarks
See the beautiful Arcadia Valley Region and Black River Recreation Area in Iron and Reynolds Counties in Missouri - the outdoor recreation capital of Missouri! See Johnson's Shut-ins, Elephant Rocks State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, the Ozark Trail and Fort Davidson State Historic Site - scene of the Civil War Battle of Pilot Knob. Let our country roads take you home where footprints of the past come alive with our fascinating history and historic landmarks - It's your best Missouri Vacation destination! For more about this region see Many thanks to Daniel Moses Photography and for the beautiful music we thank Phyrnna (HalcyonicFalconX) for Heroes March, and for The Last Ship, Andy Lau (brokendeck) who can both be found on
Union and Confederate lines engage
The Confederates move up to meet the Union line and both sides exchange fire. Taken at the 146th anniversary re-enactment of the Battle of Pilot Knob, Missouri on Sunday, September 26, 2010.
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Civil War Re-Enactment at Fort Davidson, Missouri (Pilot Knob, MO.)
Farmington, Missouri 11/13
Farmington is a city in St. Francois County located 60 miles (97 km) south of St. Louis in the Lead Belt region in Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the population was 13,924; a 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 16,097. It is the county seat of St. Francois County. The Farmington Micropolitan Statistical Area embraces St. Francois County and Washington County.
Farmington was established in 1822 after its agricultural history and was previously known as Murphy's Settlement for William Murphy of Kentucky who first visited the site in 1798. When St. Francois County was organized, the town was briefly called St. Francois Court House and then later renamed to Farmington.
Arriving upon land west of the Mississippi River in 1798—which was, at that time, part of the upper Louisiana Territory and under Spanish rule—was the Irish born William Murphy. Murphy was searching for the ideal site to relocate his family and, as the tradition goes, came to find a spring near the now-standing St. Francois County Courthouse with the aid of a local Native American. Deciding that this was an excellent place to set up home, Murphy acquired a Spanish Land Grant, allowing him and his family to establish a settlement along the St. Francois River.
In his travels back to Kentucky, Murphy passed, leaving it up to his wife, Sarah Barton Murphy, and their grown sons to establish the settlement--which they did when arriving to the site around 1800. Named Murphy's Settlement, Sarah Barton Murphy is known to have assembled the premier Protestant Sunday School west of the Mississippi River. Due to Spanish law barring any religious services that were not of Roman Catholic tradition, Murphy and her students orchestrated the learning in secret.
A post office in Murphy's Settlement opened in 1817, followed by the annexation of the land to the United States through the Louisiana Purchase--creating the state of Missouri. With the advent of this, David Murphy made a contribution of 52 acres (210,000 m2) of land for the installation of the county seat of what was soon to be St. Francois County in 1822. The name of the town, Farmington, was selected in 1825, with incorporation as a town granted in 1836--soon becoming a village 20 years later in 1856.
In the mid-19th century, Farmington enjoyed growth and economic well-being through the building of the historic Plank Road, which stretched from Pilot Knob to Ste. Genevieve. The road was built to transport both supplies from the shipping facilities located along the river to the mines and to move the mine's iron ore to the shipping facilities. The route was soon taken over by the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad.
The first public school was constructed in 1870 and in 1879, Farmington gained the recognition as a fourth-class city--an accolade that was surpassed in 1981 when Farmington became a third-class city.
Laying down roots more than two centuries ago, Farmington has certainly become a prosperous Midwestern city. Since its 1860 population of 500, the city has transformed into a community of more than 19,000. Its economic sector has continued to thrive and its educational institutions and medical centers maintain the highest level of quality. Holding tight to its values, residents and businesses take pleasure in living in The City of Tradition and Progress.
Johnson Shut-ins - Walk in Campsites - Missouri State Parks
I shot a panoramic view of the walk-in camp site we stayed in at the Johnson shut ins state park. Located in the Ozark Mountains the Shut Ins is great place to swim and hike. Whippoorwills sing you to sleep at night. The camp ground provided a cart to help move your gear in if needed. Taum Sauk and Elephant Rocks are near by. This is a stop on the Ozarks Trail system. Please subscribe so youtube will love me.
Higginsville, Mo. Serves as the Final Resting Place for Confederate Veterans
The Confederate Memorial State Park in Higginsville, Missouri, is the site of The Confederate Soldiers Home and Cemetary. The Home offered shelter to displaced veterans of the South, from the end of the Civil War until 1950, when the last rebel soldier residing in the home died. Produced for the Missouri Division of Tourism by wideawakefilms.com
Town Hall Meeting on Consolidation 10/1/15 - Part One
Town Hall Meeting on Consolidation of Ironton, Arcadia and Pilot Knob into new town of Arcadia Valley, Missouri. October 1st, 2015.
How to Say or Pronounce USA Cities — Pilot Knob, Missouri
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A computer said Pilot Knob, Missouri. How would you say Pilot Knob, Missouri?
MO Guard TV Episode 11
The Missouri National Guard has released its eleventh episode of MO Guard TV, a half-hour television program showcasing the efforts of Citizen-Soldiers, Airmen and Family members throughout the Show-Me State. The program, which has a news magazine flair, was developed by Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, the Missouri National Guard adjutant general. His goal for the program is to give the public deeper insight into the National Guard's role at home and abroad.
This episode features: the Missouri National Guard (MONG) Homeland Response Force, Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group in Springfield, MO, Show-Me Heroes Program, the 206th Area Medical Support Company receiving advances medical training, and a profile of a MONG Airman that enhanced a bone marrow donor program.
Partisan Ranger
November 2012 guest speaker at Alamo City Guards Camp #1325 meeting. The presentation is about a surprising partisan ranger.
Giant Elephant Rocks! at Elephant Rock State Park
Footage of the chain of giant elephant rocks at the top of the mountain at Elephant Rock State Park in Ironton, MO, United States of America.
Missouri in the Civil War
Native Missourian Kristen Pawlak of the American Battlefield Trust talks about one of the key border states during the Civil War. Missouri had thousands of troops fight for both sides, and also played host to many battles and events within its own border. The border wars continue today between the Mizzou Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Missouri's Civil War Battlefields
Only two other states claim more Civil War battles than Missouri. All across the Show-Me State today, visitors can walk in the footsteps of the soldiers, both blue and gray, who fought for the causes they believed in. For more information, go to VisitMO.com or call (800) 519-4800 for a copy of your Official Travel Guide.
Beautiful Waterfalls in Arcadia Valley Missouri
Arcadia Valley spring rains create amazing waterfalls. From highest waterfall in Missouri to some of the prettiest waterfalls in the state, spring is a wonderful time to visit the Arcadia Valley in Missouri.
Price's Raid | Wikipedia audio article
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Price's Raid
00:01:03 1 Background
00:03:10 2 Opposing forces
00:05:33 3 Battles
00:21:42 4 Aftermath
00:23:01 5 A modern assessment
00:24:55 6 Notes
00:25:04 7 Further reading
00:27:00 8 External links
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Price's Missouri Expedition, also known as Price's Raid, was a Confederate raid through the states of Missouri and Kansas in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War during the autumn of 1864. Led by Confederate Major General Sterling Price, the campaign's intention was to recapture Missouri and renew the Confederate initiative in the larger conflict.
Despite winning several early victories, Price was ultimately defeated at the Battle of Westport by Union forces under Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Curtis in late October. He suffered subsequent reverses at the hands of Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton at the Battle of Mine Creek, Kansas, forcing him to retreat back into Arkansas. Price's Raid proved to be the last significant Southern operation west of the Mississippi River. Its failure bolstered confidence in an ultimate Union victory in the war, thereby contributing to President Abraham Lincoln's re-election. It also cemented Federal control over the hotly-contested border state of Missouri.